Antique peach dahlia collection
dahlia collection
A comprehensive peachy-toned collection of dahlias with complementary colours and contrasting forms to dazzle late summer borders and cut flower vases.
How to care for Antique peach 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 (5in) 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 'Nathalie G': 'Nathalie G' boasts small pompom-type blooms in a lovely soft salmon colour, offering long stems ideal for enchanting vase displays and elegant bouquets. These dainty, perfectly spherical flowers exude a serene charm, adding a touch of quiet elegance to any garden setting. Their delicate pink hue harmonises seamlessly within pastel borders offering a delightful combination with shades of pale purple, soft pink, near-black, deep red, coral, and dusky orange. Known for their enduring flowering period, regular deadheading will ensure continuous growth of these delicate-hued blooms until the arrival of the first frosts. Grows to 90cm.
Dahlia 'Sweet Suzanne': A delightful pom-pom cultivar adorned with softly-hued fully double flowers boasting partly incurved petals, and showcasing a mesmerising blend of soft peachy cream tones with a captivating buttery-yellow and soft green centre. This dahlia serves as an ideal choice for the middle of beds and borders, or even patio containers. From July to the first autumn frosts, 'Sweet Suzanne' presents a continuous bloom on sturdy, upright stems, perfect for enduring as a charming cut flower, harmonising beautifully with tall, golden grasses or late summer cottage garden perennials. Grows to 1m.
Dahlia 'Babylon Brons': A stunning and eye-catching Dahlia with large, fully-double bronze and apricot flowerheads, adorned with flashes of vibrant pink. Standing modestly at about 1m, this tuberous-rooted perennial boasts strong stems and mid-green foliage, providing a perfect backdrop for its mesmerising flowers which can reach up to 25cm (10in) across. Despite its impressive dinner-plate size ‘Babylon Brons’ is surprisingly sturdy, rarely becoming top-heavy, while florists highly regard the cultivar for its ultra-trendy coral tones, impressive stem length, and long vase life. Grows to 1m.
Dahlia 'Jowey Frambo': Whether nestled in muted or vivid garden tones, ‘Jowey Frambo's’ raspberry pink pom-poms infuse a rich vibrancy with abundant, precise ball-shaped blooms from July through to the first frosts of autumn. Epitomising floral precision, the neatly packed petals reveal subtle coral tones upon close inspection and the long, strong stems are tailored for both garden and vase. Grows to 1m.
Dahlia 'Preference': A tall, enthusiastic bloomer boasting delicate flowers in a gorgeous blend of lemon, peach, and pink hues from midsummer through autumn's first frost. Pointed petals in sunburst fashion unfurl in a delicate ombre, transitioning from bright yellow centres to soft pink edges. 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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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 | 5 tubers
was £30.45
now £23.05
£4.61 each
available to order from winter
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