Delphinium 'Highlander Moonlight'
Towers of lilac rosettes
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Delphinium 'Highlander Moonlight'
- Towers of frilly, double lilac flowers with lime green centres, rising from compact clumps of foliage
- Blooms continuously through May and June
- A hardy and low maintenance perennial which will come back stronger year after year
- Plant at the back or towards the middle of a border to add height and texture
- Perfect for cottage garden or wildlife planting schemes, these delphiniums are highly attactive to bees and butterflies
- Suitable for growing in pots
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Delphinium 'Highlander Moonlight' can be cultivated in a 40 cm pot, offering beautiful double flowers at around 20°C.
How big does it get?
Delphinium 'Highlander Moonlight' typically reaches a mature height of 90 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Delphinium 'Highlander Moonlight' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Delphinium 'Highlander Moonlight' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Delphinium 'Highlander Moonlight' 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 Moonlight' 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 Moonlight' has 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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