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DELPHINIUM

Bellarnosum and Belladonna

The Greeks named this flower after Delphinium Apollo, the God of the city of Delphi. The flower spikes of delphinium bloom from bottom to top with cup-shaped blossoms, 1/4" to 1/2" in diameter. Dark blue Bellamosum delphinium and light blue Belladonna delphinium are "sisters" to other varieties in the delphinium family including hybrid delphinium, larkspur and blue cloud.

Available: Year-round.

Care & Handling:

Unpack and inspect flowers upon arrival. Cut 1" - 2" off stem ends with sharp knife or flower cutters. Remove foliage below water line and any florets that may be damaged in shipping. Place in preservative solution made with warm water (100°-110°F). Let stand outside of cooler for several hours. Delphinium is a heavy drinker! To reduce "flower drop", check your water level and replenish with preservative solution daily. Flowers may be displayed in or out of the cooler. Store in cooler after business hours. Delphinium is ethylene sensitive. Keep away from all external sources of ethylene, such as fruit, carbon monoxide and decaying plant material.

Design/Merchandising suggestions:

1. Use as line flower in design to add height and texture to an arrangement.
2. Add to your "cash and carry" bouquets for a garden look.
3. Delphinium's unique blue color is excellent for holiday bouquets and arrangements.
4. Has an "old fashioned" appeal that blends well with most other flowers. Mix with roses and Queen Anne's Lace for an elegant, victorian appearance. Display with other tall fillers, like liatris and glads, at the back of your floral cooler.