Dahlia 'Autumn Fairy'
Bright bursts of summer colour
Grown by Jack
Hereford
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Dahlia 'Autumn Fairy'
- Dozens of large tufted blooms in a spectrum of warm orange tones
- Long flowering from early summer until the first frosts around October
- Brightens the front of borders with a splash of late summer colour
- Compact size makes it an an ideal container plant
- Very floriferous hardy perennial, ideal for cut flowers
- Attracts bees and butterflies
What to expect
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Dahlia 'Autumn Fairy' grows beautifully in 30 cm pots, flowering continuously in warm conditions up to 28°C.
How big does it get?
Dahlia 'Autumn Fairy' typically reaches a mature height of 40 cm and a spread of 40 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Dahlia 'Autumn Fairy' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Dahlia 'Autumn Fairy' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Dahlia 'Autumn Fairy' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Dahlia 'Autumn Fairy' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Dahlia 'Autumn Fairy' holds an RHS rating of H3, withstanding temperatures down to -5°C, meaning it is hardy in coastal and mild parts of the UK but requires winter protection or lifting elsewhere.
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