MR FOTHERGILLS Dahlia Freckles (except Tas, WA)
Large speckled blooms up to 15cm in splashes of cream and red. Long flowering period throughout Summer and Autumn. Excellent cut flower.
Plant Height: 1.2m
1 Tuber Per Packet (Dahlia hybrid)
How to Grow:
Prepare the soil by adding organic matter and compost. Dig in some blood and bone prior to planting. Plant in a moist well drained soil, protected from wind. Provide a stake before planting and tie the plant as it grows. Dahlias tolerate morning or afternoon shade. The long flowering period lasts from early Summer to late Autumn. Dahlias prefer a full sun to part shade position. Plants usually take 120 days to flower once planted, and with deadheading, will continue to flower for months.
Plant: 10-15cm deep, 60cm apart in full sun.
When to Plant:
Spring
Flowering:
Summer/Autumn
When to Sow/Plant:
Spring
Soil Type:
Well drained, sunny position
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