John's jewel garden dahlia collection
dahlia collection
How to care for John's jewel garden 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 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 ' French Cancan': A loose and flouncy dahlia with two-tone orange flowers, 'French Cancan' is a gorgeous bloomer with light tangerine, slightly twisted petals and a deeper, warmer underside of blood-red orange. Fabulous for cutting, this fanciful and playful tuberous perennial is sure to bring a smile to your face, whether in bloom in the garden or in a vase. Grows to 1.2m.
Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda': The colouring of this gorgeous dahlia is hard to describe. The flowers are a peachy-orange with a red flush - like a really spectacular sunset, and the foliage is dark and brooding, so creates an impressive backdrop. A late summer treat for the herbaceous border, or a good-sized pot. Grows to 1.4m.
Dahlia 'Kelsey Annie Joy': Bringing a tropical flair to gardens with its uniquely colourful blooms, which showcase peachy-coral petals blushed with pineapple yellow, and centred by a ruffled glowing pink crown. Each bicolour collarette bloom is distinct, repeating prolifically from summer into autumn, and the long-lasting flowers make fantastic cut flower displays, bunching together for vibrant summer posies. Grows to 75cm.
Dahlia 'All Directions': Chosen for its impressive 10cm wide flowerheads, which open from bud a sumptuous shade of red, but then fade to warm vermilion as the season progresses. Its flaming colour really stood out in the trial beds - particularly when set against the backdrop of rich green foliage. 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 | 4 tubers
£23.76
£5.94 each
available to order from winter
Unavailable
2 + 1 FREE collections | 12 tubers
£71.28
£5.94 each
available to order from winter
Unavailable
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