Delphinium elatum ‘Highlander Sweet Sensation’
Add a touch of enchantment to your summer borders with Delphinium elatum ‘Highlander Sweet Sensation.’ Developed in Scotland, the Highlander series is known for its exceptional vigor, disease resistance, and hardiness, producing robust plants with sturdy, self-supporting stems that grow to about 1 metre in height. This makes them more manageable and ideal for windy spots and container gardening compared to the taller Excelsior hybrids. Their strong structure is complemented by delicate, unusual flower colourations. The double blooms of Delphinium ‘Highlander Sweet Sensation’ are packed with frilly violet petals tinged with blue, transitioning to creamy tones at the base. Regular deadheading of the flower spikes will encourage the production of side shoots, ensuring an abundant display of blooms?perfect for cutting and arranging in vases. The dried petals can even be used for confetti. This variety’s dreamy appearance embodies the romantic charm of a classic cottage garden. Plant them at the back or middle of your border, where their striking presence will stand out from other perennials, creating a captivating display in June and July that will surely draw admiration from your neighbors! Height: 100 cm (39 in), Spread: 45 cm (18 in). Plant size varies seasonally, so the size at delivery may differ, with images provided as an indication only.
