Delphinium 'Moonbeam'
delphinium
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June and July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This tall impressive white delphinium certainly makes a statement!It grows to a height of 1.5m (5.5ft) and displays spectacular white florets with white eyes. It is certainly a very showy plant and compliments perfectly the blues which may grow nearby. - Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes in mid-spring. During the growing season apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks and wearing gloves cut back the faded flower stems to a flowering sideshoot. At the end of autumn cut back and compost the faded flower-stems
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten