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DELPHINIUM 'Moonlight'
Highlander series - A form with double lilac rosettes which initially have a lime-green centre
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowHighlander series
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Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, leaf miners, caterpillars, powdery mildew, crown rot on mature plants
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Place of originGarden origin
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GreenLime green centre
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetLilac
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Fully hardy
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Height80-100cm (32-39in)
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Spread50cm (20in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Very frilly 'triple' blooms
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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may cause skin allergyPeople
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Mature Size80-100cm (32-39in)
50cm (20in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderCottage garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sunShelter from cold winds
Delphinium - Care Guide