Dahlia 'Crème de Cassis'
decorative dahlia (syn. dahlia Creme de Cassis)
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, humus-rich soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: half hardy (may need winter protection)
Good sized flowerheads, with petals that are a soft violet-pink on the upper surface and a rich plum underneath. This creates a very pretty effect and makes them easy to mix - they look great with rich plums. - Garden care: 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.
- Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
Goes well with...
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Ribbed galvanised metal tub
Ø46 × H40cm
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Zinc dolly tub planter
Ø48 × H58cm
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Galvanised metal perennial/bulb planter with support
looped
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Galvanised metal planter with surround support
Ø31 × H34cm pot
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Galvanised metal planter in lattice basket surround
pot Ø31 × H35cm
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Oval galvanised metal dolly tub pot - aged zinc
53 × 44 × 32.5cm
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Large wire cloches Crocus green - set of 3
Ø31.5 × H28.5cm
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Dahlia circular plant support - rust
Ø41 × H81cm
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Dahlia grow through ring support - rust
Ø50 × H73cm