& Dahlia Gem 1 Tuber Summer Flowering

This stunning cactus Dahlia produces purple spiky flowerheads that look perfect with Maroons and pinks. Ideal for back of the borders and will flower long. Plant Dahlia tubers outdoors in April after all risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny position in moist well drained soil. Prepare the soil by digging in plenty of well rotted manure or compost. Plant tubers at a depth of 15cm (6") and water well. Alternatively, start tubers into growth in pots of compost in a frost free greenhouse. Transplant them into their final positions outdoors in June. Feed and water dahlias regularly throughout the growing season. While dahlia plants are still young, pinch out the growing tip of each stem to encourage bushier growth and masses of flowers. Deadhead faded dahlia flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced. Bedding dahlia are generally grown as annuals, however dahlia tubers may be lifted in autumn and stored over winter in trays of peat or sand, in a cool but frost free position if required. They can be potted up the following spring. Position in: Full Sun Height : 90cm Spread : 60cm Supplied as 1 tuber Flowering period : July to September Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Please note: This product cannot be delivered outside the United Kingdom. Features: These ‘Cactus’ Dahlias provide lovely spiky flowerheads in gorgeous purple blooms They will sit beautifully with Pinks and maroon shades of flowers Will look amazing in borders or even vase displays! Supplied as 1 tuber Specifications: Model Number: KF1653