Delphinium elatum 'Highlander Bolero' | Highlander Bolero Candle Larkspur
DESCRIPTION
Delphinium elatum 'Highlander Bolero' is a beautiful herbaceous perennial that features dense spikes of double, frilled purplish-blue flowers. These blooms, which appear from early to mid-summer, are highlighted by a white "bee" at their center and can have up to 60 petals. The sturdy flower spikes and extended blooming period make it a great choice for adding vertical interest to garden borders or as a stunning cut flower.
Originating from breeding programs designed to improve both garden resilience and floral impact, 'Highlander Bolero' attracts pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant’s reliable bloom season, combined with its impressive color display, ensures it remains a standout in garden landscapes and floral arrangements throughout the growing season.
DESCRIPTION
Delphinium elatum 'Highlander Bolero' is a beautiful herbaceous perennial that features dense spikes of double, frilled purplish-blue flowers. These blooms, which appear from early to mid-summer, are highlighted by a white "bee" at their center and can have up to 60 petals. The sturdy flower spikes and extended blooming period make it a great choice for adding vertical interest to garden borders or as a stunning cut flower.
Originating from breeding programs designed to improve both garden resilience and floral impact, 'Highlander Bolero' attracts pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant’s reliable bloom season, combined with its impressive color display, ensures it remains a standout in garden landscapes and floral arrangements throughout the growing season.
DESCRIPTION
Delphinium elatum 'Highlander Bolero' is a beautiful herbaceous perennial that features dense spikes of double, frilled purplish-blue flowers. These blooms, which appear from early to mid-summer, are highlighted by a white "bee" at their center and can have up to 60 petals. The sturdy flower spikes and extended blooming period make it a great choice for adding vertical interest to garden borders or as a stunning cut flower.
Originating from breeding programs designed to improve both garden resilience and floral impact, 'Highlander Bolero' attracts pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant’s reliable bloom season, combined with its impressive color display, ensures it remains a standout in garden landscapes and floral arrangements throughout the growing season.
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Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 2 to 4 feet
Width: 1 to 2 feet
Foliage color: Green
Flower color: Purplish-blue with white centers
Bloom time: Early to mid-summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Moderate; staking may be necessary to support tall flower spikes; deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds; deer and rabbit resistant
