Thompson & Morgan Dahlia Sunset Shades Collection 6 Tubers - Summer Flowering

This beautiful Dahlia collection is comprised of a stunning blend of double blooms in a range of shades, from red to peachy-orange and pink. Grow in beds, borders and containers to create a striking sunset-like display. Plant closer together for the most impressive show and the best impact. Upright stems make this Dahlia ‘Sunset Shades’ Collection a lovely cut flower for summertime bouquets. 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. Product Specifications: Position In: Full sun Height: Up to 60cm Spread: Up to 30cm Supplied as 6 x Dahlia ‘Sunset Shades’ Collection Tubers 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). Features: Beautiful mix of double blooms in red, peachy-orange, and pink shades Ideal for beds, borders, and containers Creates a visually appealing garden arrangement Enhances the impact and overall show Suitable for cutting and creating summertime bouquets Specifications: Colour: Red, Orange, Pink Model Number: KA9462