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Planting Delphinium Seeds in Colorado

Cindy's delphiniums went to seed. Hybrid seeds won't come true. Collect dry seeds, start late winter (Jan/Feb) indoors under lights (70°F, 3 weeks to sprout). Press into moist soil, cover with milled sphagnum. Harden off after last frost, plant in full sun. Bloom second year (sometimes first if early).

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