Delphinium 'Mystery Sensation'
Delphinium 'Mystery Sensation'
Delphinium 'Mystery Sensation'

Delphinium 'Mystery Sensation'

"Larkspur"

Delphinium 'Mystery Sensation'

1 bare root — £8.90

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Description

Delphinium 'Mystery Sensation' is a real break-through delphinium. It has stunning, eye-catching flowers of sumptuous pale pinky purple, merging towards a cream-yellow centre. The flowers are fully double, too, with each one looking like a miniature dahlia. While taller types of delphinium need some support, this is one of the new Highlander Series, which is more compact, and is self-supporting. Being such a new variety, it is rarely seen for sale!

Delphinium 'Mystery Sensation' is the perfect cottage garden plant, yet it will look just as appealing in a modern setting. It will flower very well in part shade, but it will be even better in full sun. There is a very good chance you will get more blooms later in the summer or autumn, if you cut back faded stems directly after the first flower has finished. It is excellent as a cut flower.

Delphinium elatum 'Highlander Mystery Sensation®' is one of the hardier delphiniums to be raised in recent years, and it will tolerate most types of garden soil. The one thing you can do to keep your larkspur in tip-top condition, however, is to make sure that the soil does not dry out during the flowering period.

Key features

  • Good for cutting

  • Comes back every year

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • In peat-free compost

  • Low maintenance

  • Fully hardy

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Delphinium elatum 'Highlander Mystery Sensation'

  • Flower colour

    Pink, purple

  • Plant size

    1

  • Established height

    1-1.2m

  • Established spread

    30-50cm

  • Plant spacing

    5 plants per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright
    Clump-forming

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    2-3 years

  • Sunlight

    Full sun

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Large containers
    Borders
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens
    Cut flower gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Stony
    Multipurpose compost
    Loam-based compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    No

  • Mouse resistant

    No

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    Skin/eyes irritant
    Harmful if eaten

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Soak the Delphinium 'Mystery Sensation' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting

    • Plant your "Larkspur" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors

    • Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).

    • Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed until 29 February 2025
    You can expect your order in February/March 2025

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
    You can expect your order in March/April 2025

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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