Delphinium (B) 'Moerheimii' - P11

Description
The Delphinium 'Moerheimii' (Delphinium belladonna) is an upright perennial that produces white, cupped flowers arranged in panicles from June to July. Repeated flowering occurs from September to October with the right care. Its palmate leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 metre and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Delphinium 'Moerheimii' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Delphinium 'Moerheimii' are dark green, palmate.

Frost hardiness
The Delphinium 'Moerheimii' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Delphinium 'Moerheimii' sets beautiful accents together with: Tall golden sheaf, common sun-eye, switchgrass.

Tasks
Cut back: In the period from the end of June to August.

Care
- If the plants are cut back after flowering, they will sprout and flower again. - If watering is less frequent but thorough and penetrating, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Delphinium belladonna 'Moerheimii' forms cupped, white flowers arranged in panicles from June. With the right care, re-flowering from September to October.

Interesting facts
Delphinium belladonna 'Moerheimii' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Tubs, cutting, solitary, group planting, cottage garden