Magic Fountains White Dark Bee Delphinium
Delphinium elatum 'White/Dark Bee'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Magic Fountains White Dark Bee Delphinium highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 3-7
Gleaming pure white florets on big fluffy wands, the Magic Fountains White Dark Bee Delphinium (Delphinium elatum 'White Dark Bee') has the most pristine white semi-double petals you've ever seen! Each is dramatically accented by a dark 'bee' in the center of each bloom! Big vertice spikes full of large flowers fill these waving wands and attract butterflies galore while adding height to the garden!
Each big, showy spike is packed with florets that bloom from the bottom up, so you'll enjoy a long-lasting display! Magic Fountains Delphinium blooms all summer and if you are timely with deadheading, will rebloom for a second show in the late summer to fall! Arising from a dense cluster of deeply incised and lobed, deep-green foliage. Delphinium are a classic border garden and Cutting garden plants, adding vertical interest, pristine color, and waving texture to the landscape!
White Dark Bee Delphinium is an herbaceous perennial that is very cold-hardy. Thriving in the sun and cold winters of USDA growing zones 3 through 7 with ease. While deer tend to pass it by, the Hummingbirds and butterflies will be unable to resist these vertical blooms! When in bloom, each flower spike can reach 3 feet tall and the foliage mounds can spread to 12-18 inches in width. The space-saving size means any garden can accommodate one or more of these dramatic perennials with ease!
Planting and Application:
White Dark Bee Delphinium looks absolutely radiant while swaying among other perennials, especially with other wand-like blooms like Iris, Gladiola bulbs, and of course other Delphinium! White needs and enhances all other colors! These blooms are sure to add punctuation to any garden flower combination without sacrificing space. Imagine a row winding through the Rose garden, or adding formal brightened to a Cottage border or a Rock Garden. The upright wands are perfect for Butterfly gardens too! Snip a few for the vase indoors for amazing bouquets, while also encouraging new flowers to form and take their place!
Magic Fountains Delphiniums are equally suitable in large planters and porch pots in the sun as a vertical thriller plant. So mix among your annuals and spiller-style groundcovers of all colors for a porch pot that grabs all the attention! Planting vertical flowers like Delphiniums in rows or in groupings maximize their impact on the garden bed or border! Traditional sunny border perennials along your home's foundation, or zigzagging down the edges of a pathway, and perfect back of the border perennial plants.
- Big Bold Semi-Double Pristine White Florets
- Near Black Bee & Dark Stamen in Each Center
- Tall Spikes of Long-Lasting Flowers - Bloom From Bottom Up
- Lobed & Incised Deep Green Foliage Mounds
- Butterflies, Bees & Hummingbirds!
- Fantastic Cut Flowers, Container Vertical Accents & Garden Beds & Borders
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Delphinium appreciates full sun and some afternoon shade in hotter climates. Plant in well-drained enriched soil with a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch over the roots. Provide regular moisture all summer for best results.
The strong stems rarely need to be staked when planted in a protected area, so they continue to stand as tall punctuation throughout the garden! But if you do grow them in windy locations, a firm stake will help support their stems. Deadhead early enough and you'll enjoy a rebloom until fall, then as the foliage turns yellow, prune back the mound close to the ground and water it in well one last time before the ground freezes.
They are also heavy feeders. The addition of compost or manure to the soil, as well as a granular fertilizer, will result in healthier, stronger plants. It is recommended you wear gloves when handling these plants since some can develop skin sensitivity. Always monitor young pets and young children around Delphinium.
- Full Sun & Afternoon Shade
- Well-Drained Enriched Soil
- Appreciates Mulch & Regular Moisture Access
- Low-Maintenance & Deer Resistant
- Deadhead As Blooms Fade & Prune Late Autumn
Waving white wands! The Magic Fountains White Dark Bee Delphinium will become a glorious stand-out perennial for your garden planters, beds, and borders this year, but only if you order yours today at NatureHills.com!
