Plum & peaches dahlia collection
dahlia collection
A striking mix of perfectly 'pom-pom' blooms in smoky plum-purple and dusky orange, this duo brings vibrant contrast to borders and makes exceptional cut flowers from high summer onwards.
How to care for Plum and peaches 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 'Cornel Brons': Producing beautifully formed, perfectly round, pom-pom blooms of dusky orange, 'Cornel Brons' is superb in both the garden or vase. This dahlia would work wonderfully well with the loose flowering habit of Dahlia ‘David Howard’ and the deep red foliage of Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'. Grows to 90cm.
Dahlia 'Ivanetti': The perfectly formed, ball-shaped blooms of this dahlia make excellent cut flowers, as well as cutting a dash in the late summer garden. 'Ivanetti' has plum-purple petals that look like they have been cut from velvet and have a lighter underside that gives them a smokey hue. Grows to 1.2m.
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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The plants in this collection will die right back in autumn, then fresh new growth will appear again in spring.
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Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
1 × collection | 2 tubers
£12.90
£6.45 each
Delivered by early February
Unavailable
2 + 1 FREE collections | 6 tubers
£25.80
£4.30 each
Delivered by early February
Unavailable
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