- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 3 - 5 Feet
- Mature Spread 18 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 9
- Use As A Filler In Containers
‘Black Eyed Angels’ Hybrid Bee Delphinium is a celebrated summer-blooming perennial known for its stately cloud of white flowers held on tall, sturdy spikes. Large white blossoms have contrasting, pollen-filled, black-center anthers, attracting plenty of hummingbirds and butterflies. They look delicate, but this variety is bred to stand up to heat and humidity while looking fresh all season long.
Easy to care for and thriving in well-draining soil, Black Eyed Angels Hybrid Bee Delphiniums love the sun! Their sturdy stems easily support their towering height of 3-5 ft tall with up to a 24” spread. They grow in Hardiness Zones 3-9, making them quite cold tolerant. They have an excellent strong form and are deer and rabbit resistant. Plenty of beneficial pollinators enjoy their lovely white flowers, so bring these tall, white, angelic flowers indoors to enjoy for yourself in cut-flower arrangements.
Black Eyed Angels Hybrid Bee Delphinium Care
Find a location in your landscape that receives 6 - 8 hours of sunlight per day. Delphiniums love the sun and require plenty of natural sunlight to support blooming and a balanced structure. Plant Black Eyed Angels Hybrid Bee Delphiniums in well-draining, fertile soil that is slightly alkaline in pH (between 6.5 - 7.5). Aim to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy, particularly in the heat of summer.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continual blooming, which also prevents the plants from setting seed. Black Eyed Angels Hybrid Bee Delphiniums benefit from a monthly fertilization application during their growing season. Apply a balanced 10-10-10 water-soluble fertilizer monthly to keep plants performing their best. Cut plants close to the ground during late fall, and remove dried foliage to help prevent disease. Put a layer of organic mulch over the roots before the first frost to help protect them from harsh winter weather.
Black Eyed Angels Hybrid Bee Delphinium Spacing
Black Eyed Angels Hybrid Bee Delphiniums tower in the garden, so find a location that allows for their mature 5 ft height and 2 ft spread to be in clear view. Allow about 20 inches between each Delphinium if planting in groups.
Black Eyed Angels Hybrid Bee Delphinium Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 5 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: White Blossoms With Black Eye Centers |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
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| Common Name: Black Eyed Angels Hybrid Bee Delphinium |
| Other Name(s): Black Eyed Angels Hybrid Bee Delphinium |
| Scientific Name: Delphinium New Millennium™ 'Black Eyed Angels' |
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
