Delphinium Highlander Flamenco

Overview and Plant Description

Delphinium Highlander 'Flamenco' is a spectacular, double-flowered variety in the Highlander Series, known for its rich cerise-pink blooms tinged with hints of white or lavender at the centre. Bred for its multi-layered, frilly petals and compact growth, this delphinium brings dramatic vertical flair to borders without the need for staking like traditional tall delphiniums.

The Highlander Series was developed in Scotland to offer delphiniums with strong stems, double blooms, and a long flowering period—and 'Flamenco' is one of the most flamboyant in the series.

• Botanical Name: Delphinium elatum Highlander 'Flamenco'

• Common Name: Larkspur ‘Flamenco’

• Family: Ranunculaceae

• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Height & Spread: 80–100 cm tall × 45–60 cm wide

• Flowers: Rosy-pink, fully double blooms with a soft white or silvery centre

• Foliage: Deep green, lobed, and palmate

• Flowering Period: Late spring to midsummer; may rebloom in late summer

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy

• Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6; down to -20°C)

Ideal Growing Conditions

Light

• Thrives in full sun

• Can tolerate light partial shade, especially in hot climates

• Needs at least 6 hours of sunlight daily for optimal flowering

Soil

• Prefers rich, well-drained, moisture-retentive soil

• Best in neutral to slightly alkaline pH

• Avoid heavy clay or sandy soils unless improved with organic matter

• Apply organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate temperature

Watering, Feeding & Care Tips

Watering

• Water regularly during dry periods—keep soil evenly moist but not soggy

• Avoid watering from overhead, especially on foliage, to prevent mildew or rot

• Mulching helps reduce watering frequency

Feeding

• Feed in early spring with a balanced granular fertiliser or general-purpose plant food

• During active flowering, boost with a high-potash feed (e.g., tomato feed) every 2–3 weeks to encourage strong blooms

• Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which may cause lush growth with fewer flowers

General Maintenance

• Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage a second flush in late summer

• In late autumn, cut back foliage to the base once it dies back

• Apply a winter mulch for protection and to improve soil for the following season

• In windy areas, although the Highlander series has strong stems, light staking may help in exposed sites

Garden Uses and Design Tips

Delphinium Highlander 'Flamenco' is perfect for cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and mixed perennial borders. Its intense pink tones bring contrast and vibrancy to cooler blue or purple-themed plantings.

Best Planting Locations

• Mid-border or back-of-border placement in perennial beds

• Cottage-style gardens with layered plantings

• Mixed herbaceous borders with classic summer perennials

• Excellent as cut flowers in arrangements and bouquets

Companion Plants

• Combine with Salvia nemorosa, Nepeta ‘Walker's Low’, or Echinacea purpurea for textural contrast

• Pair with Roses, Foxgloves (Digitalis), or Peonies for a romantic, layered effect

• Adds height next to lower-growing companions like Heuchera, Coreopsis, or Scabiosa

Key Benefits and Selling Points

• Striking, fully double blooms with ruffled petals

• Compact habit compared to traditional delphiniums—ideal for smaller gardens

• Strong, upright stems resist flopping better than older varieties

• Long flowering window with potential for rebloom

• Bee- and butterfly-friendly

• Great for cut flowers—lasting and dramatic in floral arrangements

• Adds bold colour and structure to summer garden displays

• Fully hardy and low maintenance when planted in the right conditions

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