Dahlia 'Lava Glow'
anemone dahlia
A warm, glowing presence in the summer border, this dahlia brings cheery colour without overpowering its companions. Semi-double blooms open in luminous peachy-orange shades washed with soft pink, while the densely textured centre glows with golden and apricot tones, creating depth and movement as the flowers mature.
The open form makes the blooms attractive to pollinators, while the rich colouring stands out beautifully against fresh green foliage and dark, slender stems. Reaching a modest height, it suits the middle of mixed borders, contemporary planting schemes, and dedicated cutting gardens, where the long-lasting flowers perform well in arrangements.
Dahlia ‘Lava Glow’ thrives in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, rewarding regular feeding and deadheading with a long flowering season from midsummer into autumn, making it a reliable choice for vibrant late-season colour.
The open form makes the blooms attractive to pollinators, while the rich colouring stands out beautifully against fresh green foliage and dark, slender stems. Reaching a modest height, it suits the middle of mixed borders, contemporary planting schemes, and dedicated cutting gardens, where the long-lasting flowers perform well in arrangements.
Dahlia ‘Lava Glow’ thrives in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, rewarding regular feeding and deadheading with a long flowering season from midsummer into autumn, making it a reliable choice for vibrant late-season colour.
How to care for Dahlia Lava Glow:
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 over-crowded.
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.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.9m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
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
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