{"product_id":"delphinium-guardian","title":"Delphinium 'Guardian' (2-Litre Pot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelphinium 'Guardian'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mid-sized, upright herbaceous perennial with sturdy flower spikes that are densely packed with double flowers of either blue, white or lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA favourite of bumblebees, these flowers bloom for weeks from early to mid summer providing a dramatic and majestic display that is sure to draw attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorne above a mound of divided, rich green foliage, these plants will eventually grow to a height of around 120cm and a spread of 30cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are an excellent addition to beds and borders in cottage gardens and should ideally be planted in mixed groups. They are excellent as cut flowers and are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hardy, this perennial can be left outside through the toughest of winters with no frost protection and should be positioned in a position of full or partial sun. Plant into moist but well drained, neutral, acidic or alkaline soil. Watch for aphids, earwigs, delphinium leaf miner, delphinium moth caterpillars, slugs, and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot size: 2 litre pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Blue, White or Lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage colour: Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: West facing or South facing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil moisture: Moist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil pH: Acidic, Alkaline or Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Hardy in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: June to July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant height: 120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant width: 30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gates Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Lavender","offer_id":56082281922885,"sku":"1023535","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":56082281955653,"sku":"1023534","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"White","offer_id":56082281988421,"sku":"1023536","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/5aaafc65-delphinium-guardian.webp?v=1761657558","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/delphinium-guardian","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}