Dahlia 'Mystic Wizard'
dahlia
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- Standard £5.95
This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
- Position: full sun
- Soil:moderately fertile, moist but freely drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: July to October
- Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection)
Brimming with vibrant and compact charm, 'Mystic Wizard' stands as the ideal choice for dahlia enthusiasts seeking striking blooms in a compact form with elegantly divided foliage that maintains a rich, dark hue. The single pink-purple blooms, boasting darkly pigmented central discs, attract pollinating insects to become a contrasting standalone favourite for both pots and borders.
Provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Once the first frosts of autumn have blackened the foliage, carefully lift and clean the tubers and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite. Store in a frost-free place, checking frequently over the winter months.