Delphinium elatum 'Moonbeam' Blackmore & Langdon
Best choice for gardeners seeking elegant, deer-resistant white floral accents.
The Delphinium elatum 'Moonbeam' by Blackmore & Langdon offers stunning, pristine white spires that create an elegant backdrop for any garden. Developed since 1901, this variety boasts enhanced vigor, vivid blooms, and graceful flower spikes. It's an ideal choice for creating sophisticated white gardens. For optimal growth, plant in full sun with rich, lime-amended soil. Staking is recommended for these tall, striking perennials. This exclusive offering is available only at White Flower Farm.
$22.00
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Category Rank
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#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-20%
Below average
Life Cycle
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, soft-toned floral accents
- Collectors prioritizing reliable, high-performance perennial genetics
- Landscapers designing dramatic, vertical architectural focal points
Who should skip it
- Planners desiring permanent, low-maintenance landscape fixtures
- Busy gardeners avoiding labor-intensive staking and wind protection
- Low-effort growers discouraged by constant pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Pristine white spires provide a sophisticated focal point for any garden.
Pollinator Appeal
High-nectar blooms effectively draw bees and butterflies to your landscape.
Maintenance Demand
Requires consistent staking and specific soil amendments for optimal vertical growth.
Hardiness Range
Versatile performance across zones 3 through 7, with specific coastal adaptations.
Deer Resistance
Reliable natural defense keeps browsing wildlife away from your flower beds.
Growth Vigor
Enhanced breeding ensures robust, healthy spikes throughout the summer season.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Moderate
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Summer
Growth Habit
Upright
Mature Height
5-6 feet
Mature Spread
18-24 inches
Deer Resistance
Yes
Features
- Pristine white spires for striking display
- Refined bloom quality and vivid colors
- Strong and graceful flower spikes
- Enhanced plant vigor and performance
- Deer resistant for garden protection
- Exclusive US offering
- Attracts bees and butterflies
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Delphinium elatum 'Moonbeam' for its exceptional quality and unique creamy yellow color, which offers a sophisticated contrast to typical varieties. Reviewers consistently note the robust health and excellent initial growth upon arrival, confirming the premium stock's genetic quality. Established plants deliver stellar performance with impressive height and dense flower spikes true to description. While the plant's beauty justifies the price, satisfaction is tied to preparedness. Some newer gardeners find the required rigorous staking and inherent susceptibility to common pests challenging. Overall, the consensus celebrates the rare beauty and reliability of this premium specimen, provided the specific care needs are understood.
Know before you buy
Yes, staking is recommended. Because these plants reach heights of 5 to 6 feet, support is necessary to keep the tall, graceful flower spikes upright and protected from strong winds.
This Delphinium thrives in rich, well-drained, and moist soil. For the best performance, ensure the soil is amended with lime to maintain the specific pH levels these plants require.
Yes, the 'Moonbeam' is an excellent choice for a pollinator-friendly garden. Its blooms are known to attract both bees and butterflies throughout the summer months.
Yes, this Delphinium is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardens where deer pressure is a concern.
You should space each plant 18 to 24 inches apart. This allows for adequate airflow and ensures the plants have enough room to reach their mature spread.
The 'Moonbeam' typically blooms from June through August. While it is a perennial, the primary display occurs during these summer months.
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