Dahlia Dahlietta Demi (Dahlietta Surprise Series)
dahlia
Bursting with vibrant charm, this petite powerhouse of a plant showcases exquisite, semi-double blooms in striking fuchsia pink, delicately flushed...
Plant description
Dahlia 'Dahlietta Demi' features eye-catching bright yellow centres that not only create a stunning colour contrast but serve as irresistible beacons beneficial pollinators. Each flower head sits perfectly atop sturdy stems, creating a harmonised display that maintains its compact form without sprawling.
Specially bred for exceptional flowering performance, this supercharged cultivar transforms containers and seasonal borders with its abundant, long-lasting display. Perfect for gardeners seeking reliable summer colour with minimal maintenance, this superb 'bedding' cultivar delivers beautiful and long lasting results to even the smallest garden spaces.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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Plant features
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)
How to care for Dahlia Dahlietta Demi (Dahlietta Surprise Series):
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.
Please note:
GOES WELL WITH
June Week 1
If you do nothing else...water new plants. Make sure new additions do not suffer during dry spells. Plant up summer containers bedding once the threat of frosts has passed. Feed container plants about six weeks after planting. If it’s a nice day...trim he
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After the last frost date, plant up containers with tender flowering bedding and reliable foliage plants. Line terracotta pots with polythene, taking care not to cover the planting holes, to reduce water loss through the porous sides of the pot.
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