Dahlia 'Tamburo'
semi-cactus dahlia
A sumptuous dahlia with chocolate-dark red flowers, which have a dark centre. The fully double flowers have long,...
3 litre pot
£14.99
available to order from spring 2027
2 + 1 FREE 3 litre pots
£29.98
£9.99 each
available to order from spring 2027
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Plant description
A sumptuous dahlia with chocolate-dark red flowers, which have a dark centre. The fully double flowers have long, pointed petals that recurve for more than half their length. This dahlia looks great planted in bold groups in a sunny, sheltered border or as part of an exotic scheme. The flowers appear from July until the first frosts, and make excellent cut flowers.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
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)
How to care for Dahlia Tamburo:
Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. Provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Once the first frosts have blackened the foliage, carefully lift and clean the tubers and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite. Store in a frost-free place, checking frequently over the winter months. In warmer areas, tubers may be left to overwinter in the ground, although they may suffer from slug damage, particularly in heavy clay soils.
Please note:
This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
