Delphinium Highlander 'Sweet Sensation' - P9

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Growth habit
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: March - Pruning: In the period from July to August.

Care
- If the plants are cut back after flowering, they will sprout and flower again. - If watering is less frequent but thorough and penetrating, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure promotes new growth.

Flower
Delphinium x elatum 'Highlander Sweet Sensation'® forms double, cupped, blue flowers arranged in panicles from May. With the right care, re-flowering from September to October.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, solitary, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture