Delphinium 'Highlander Crystal Delight'
Unique spires of lilac and lime
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Delphinium 'Highlander Crystal Delight'
- Tall stems covered with frilly double blooms in a very pale lilac with unusual lime green centres
- Flowers throughout June and July
- Tall, hardy perennials with excellent drought tolerance
- Plant in drifts or as vertical accent plants in a cottage garden or wildlife border
- Excellent for cut flowers
- Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, this variety has been awarded RHS Plants for Pollinators status
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Delphinium 'Highlander Crystal Delight' can be grown in a 40 cm pot, offering stunning frilly flowers at around 20°C.
How big does it get?
Delphinium 'Highlander Crystal Delight' typically reaches a mature height of 90 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Delphinium 'Highlander Crystal Delight' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Delphinium 'Highlander Crystal Delight' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Delphinium 'Highlander Crystal Delight' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Delphinium 'Highlander Crystal Delight' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Delphinium 'Highlander Crystal Delight' holds an RHS rating of H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C, making it hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters.
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