new 'Dahlia collection'
dahlia collection
How to care for new Dahlia collection:
Dahlia tubers can be planted outside after frost, or started off in pots under glass in late winter to early spring. Plant them horizontally approximately 12cm deep, making sure the ‘eyes’ are uppermost. Allow enough room between each tuber so the plants can grow and spread to their full size without being overcrowded.
While in growth, provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. In mild areas, leave them in situ over winter, but protect the crown with a generous layer of dry mulch.
In colder areas, carefully lift and clean the tubers once the first frosts have blackened the foliage and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Then place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite and store in a frost-free place until planting out again.
While in growth, provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. In mild areas, leave them in situ over winter, but protect the crown with a generous layer of dry mulch.
In colder areas, carefully lift and clean the tubers once the first frosts have blackened the foliage and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Then place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite and store in a frost-free place until planting out again.
What's included:
In each collection you will receive one tuber of each of the following:
Dahlia 'Wizard of Oz': Soft pink, pom-pom shaped flowers appear in profusion above the lush green foliage from midsummer to the onset of the frosty weather. Their colouring makes them easy to mix and they look particularly effective with other pastel shades - or for a bit of added oomph, blend in some strong pink tones. The flowers last well after being cut and look exceptionally pretty in the vase. Grows to 30cm.
Dahlia 'Gallery Rembrandt' (PBR) (Gallery Series): The colouring of this decorative dahlia is sublime. As the flowerheads open, the innermost 'petals' are a creamy mango, but as they age they turn sugar pink. They are great for cutting, and this will encourage more flowers to come and take their place - but make sure you leave plenty for the border too! Grows to 40cm.
Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda': The colouring of this gorgeous dahlia is hard to describe. The flowers are a peachy-orange with a red flush - like a really spectacular sunset, and the foliage is dark and brooding, so creates an impressive backdrop. A late summer treat for the herbaceous border, or a good-sized pot. Grows to 1.4m.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
1 × collection | 2 tubers
£17.75
£8.88 each
Delivered by early February
2 + 1 FREE collections | 6 tubers
£35.50
£5.92 each
Delivered by early February
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