Dahlia 'Dahlegria Sunrise'
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Dahlia 'Dahlegria Sunrise'
- This striking dahlia includes all the shades of a glorious sunrise, with flowers featuring golden yellow, ember orange and fiery red hues all packed in one bloom
- Flowering throughout summer and well into autumn, this plant's blooms contrast wonderfully against its alluring, dark foliage
- Bolder and more vibrant than a jumbo carton of Sunny D, 'Dahlegria Sunrise' will instantly become the star of any bed or border it's featured in
- It can also be used as an eyecatching feature plant on your patio (or balcony) by growing it in a deep, wide pot
- Plant alongside other flamy perennial favourites like achilleas, rudbeckias and crocosmias
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Dahlia 'Dahlegria Sunrise' grows well in a 30cm pot if kept above 0°C during winter.
How big does it get?
Dahlia 'Dahlegria Sunrise' typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 40 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Dahlia 'Dahlegria Sunrise' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Dahlia 'Dahlegria Sunrise' prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Dahlia 'Dahlegria Sunrise' requires about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil moist but avoiding waterlogging.
Will this plant need pruning?
Dahlia 'Dahlegria Sunrise' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Once the foliage is blackened by the first frost (0°C), cut the stems back to around 15 centimetres.
How hardy is this plant?
Dahlia 'Dahlegria Sunrise' is generally rated H3, tolerating temperatures down to -5°C. In milder southern areas of the UK, tubers can remain in the ground over winter with a thick mulch, but in colder northern regions, they should be lifted and stored frost-free.
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