& Dahlia Sylvia 3 Tubers Summer Flowering

Grow these showy ball Dahlias to add a splash of tropical colour to summer borders! Curving petals form the rounded flower heads of Dahlia 'Sylvia', which are borne on unusual brown stems. This showy Dahlia flowers throughout summer and well into autumn. Its shapely blooms make splendid cut flowers that will add an exotic touch to summer flower arrangements. 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 plants are still young, pinch out the growing tip of each stem to encourage bushier growth and masses of flowers. As dahlias develop, the taller varieties will require staking with garden canes to support their stems. Deadhead faded dahlia flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced. With the first autumn frosts, remove tubers from their growing positions and trim away the old stems to 5cm above the tuber. Clean any remaining soil from the tubers and store them over winter in trays of peat or sand, in a cool but frost free position. The tubers can be planted the following spring for another fabulous display. Product specifications: Position in: Full Sun Height:90cm Spread:50cm Supplied as 3x tuber Flowering period: July to October 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: This showy ball Dahlia in a gentle tone of tropical orange is perfect for delivering a warm glow to summer borders Curving, architectural petals form the rounded flowers, which are carried on unusual brown stems Enjoy the bold blooms throughout summer and well into autumn each year Supplied as 3 tubers Specifications: Model Number: KB9626