{"product_id":"delphina-dark-blue-white-bee-delphinium","title":"Delphina Dark Blue White Bee Delphinium","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDwarf Deep-Blue Spires That Bloom the First Year — No Staking\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelphina Dark Blue White Bee Delphinium (\u003cem\u003eDelphinium elatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Delphina Dark Blue White Bee') packs rich, deep-blue spires accented with crisp white center \"bees\" onto a tidy, dwarf plant that flowers in its first year and never needs staking. Blooming in early to midsummer, it draws hummingbirds and bees. Deer-resistant and reliably hardy, it's a bold, fuss-free accent for the front of sunny borders in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelphina Dark Blue White Bee Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelphinium elatum 'Delphina Dark Blue White Bee'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–18 in. tall, 10–14 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly to midsummer (first-year flowering), often reblooming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep blue with a white center bee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, rich, well-drained; amend clay with compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed — foliage is unpalatable to deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront-of-border vertical accents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf, self-supporting spires add deep-blue height up front without staking. Space 12–14 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and container gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact enough for large pots; hummingbirds and bees love it. Pair with hardy geraniums, catmint, and dianthus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall into rich, moist soil. Water through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Delphina Dark Blue White Bee Delphinium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2 inches deep, keeping mulch off the crown. Space 12–14 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Delphina Dark Blue White Bee Delphinium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist — water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers steady moisture and rich soil; cut spent spires to encourage rebloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it bloom the first year and need staking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt flowers in its first season and its dwarf, sturdy habit needs no staking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is delphinium poisonous?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — all parts are toxic if eaten. Plant it away from where children or pets might nibble, and wash hands after handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — hardy to zone 3 with good drainage over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse delphinium foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelphina Light Blue White Bee Delphinium:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sky-blue dwarf from the same series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatmint (Nepeta):\u003c\/strong\u003e A deer-resistant blue partner for the front of the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy Geranium (Cranesbill):\u003c\/strong\u003e A long-blooming companion that weaves around the spires.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315445453105,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/delphina-dark-blue-white-bee-delphinium.jpg?v=1779747464","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/delphina-dark-blue-white-bee-delphinium","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}