Delphinium ‘Pacific Giants King Arthur’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Delphinium ‘Pacific Giants King Arthur’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Delphinium ‘Pacific Giants King Arthur’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with deep royal violet-purple with a white bee (centre) and flowering june to july. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowering: June to July (may repeat flower in early Autumn if cut back after first flush)
- Position: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Bring classic cottage garden elegance to your borders with the Delphinium Pacific Giants King Arthur. Renowned for its towering spires of rich, deep royal violet-purple flowers, each bloom features a striking white \"bee\" (centre), creating a dramatic contrast that catches the eye from across the garden. Part of the celebrated Pacific Giants Series, King Arthur is one of the most popular and reliable delphinium varieties, delivering bold vertical structure and long-lasting summer colour.
These hardy herbaceous perennials are perfect for planting towards the back of sunny borders or alongside pathways where their impressive flower spikes can be fully appreciated. They also make outstanding cut flowers, adding height and sophistication to floral arrangements.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Delphinium elatum 'King Arthur' (Pacific Giants Series) |
| Growth habit | Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun to Light Partial Shade |
| Flowering | June to July (may repeat flower in early Autumn if cut back after first flush) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H7) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Cottage Gardens, Herbaceous Borders, Cut Flower Gardens, Back of Borders |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Delphinium ‘Pacific Giants King Arthur’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from june to july (may repeat flower in early autumn if cut back after first flush). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Delphinium ‘Pacific Giants King Arthur’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.