Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Delphinium elatum 'Highlander Bolero'
Highlander Bolero Candle Larkspur
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 2 to 4 feet
- Width
- 1 to 2 feet
- Flower color
- Purplish-blue with white centers
- Foliage color
- Green
- Bloom time
- Early to mid-summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- 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
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds; deer and rabbit resistant
About this plant
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.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
