Dahlia 'Marie Schnugg'
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Dahlia ‘Marie Schnugg’ is a striking tuberous perennial with a bushy habit. In bloom from late summer to early autumn, its single flowers are around 10-12 cm (4-5in) across, featuring well-spaced, broad but slightly in-rolled florets of vivid deep red, tipped magenta-purple at the edges, surrounding a bright yellow central disc.
The foliage is mid-green, providing a contrasting backdrop for the bold flowers. Its open form is the perfect landing pad for a variety of pollinating insects. ‘Marie Schnugg’ is a recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
The foliage is mid-green, providing a contrasting backdrop for the bold flowers. Its open form is the perfect landing pad for a variety of pollinating insects. ‘Marie Schnugg’ is a recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
How to care for Dahlia Marie Schnugg:
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:
0.5m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
1 × tuber
£5.99
Delivered by early February
3 × tubers
£16.00
£5.33 each
Delivered by early February
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