{"product_id":"delphinium-vestitum","title":"Delphinium vestitum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis very pretty and rare plant which is also known as the clothed Delphinium which acknowledges that every part of this unusual plant is hairy, even the flowers have tiny hairs on them - vestitum means clothed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis lovely, very different, and hardy Delphinium has black hearted baggy violet-blue flowers stacked up the stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe foliage of Delphinium vestitum is also lovely - each hairy leaf is rounded like a scallop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoth long flowering and weatherproof Delphinium vestitum really knows how to put on a show, with a long flowering period over summer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStrong, stout flower stems means there is also no need for staking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso an excellent cut flower so perfect for the cutting patch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant in a sunny or partially shaded position depending on how hot you are as some respite from the afternoon sun is appreciated in hot areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThough Delphinium vestitum is used to surviving rugged conditions, hence the whole plant is very hairy, to protect it from the extremes of heat and cold on the rocky slopes where it grows wild it actually enjoys a fertile and well-drained position. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDelphinium vestitum is quite used to growing amongst rocky or gravel soils, but it does like to be fed. Delphiniums are heavy feeders so they love a good fertilise in early in the season and again a bit later on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGloves should be worn when working with Delphiniums to avoid getting the sap on your hands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCut back to ground level once the clump has finished flowering, and use a plant marker to ensure that you do not put your spade through your winter dormant plants!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMulch helps retain moisture and keeps roots cool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardy down to very low temperatures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlants form a handsome clump to around 45cm in diameter and the flowers are about 40cm above the foliage.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerennial | Winter dormant | Hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot size: 1 Litres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Addenbrooke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43943401259285,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2587\/5606\/products\/Puriri_Lane_Delphinium_Vestitum.jpg?v=1669797994","url":"https:\/\/addenbrooke.co.nz\/products\/delphinium-vestitum","provider":"Addenbrooke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}