Dahlia 'Dahlietta Surprise Candy'
Compact dahlia in apricot hues
Grown by Jack
Hereford
Plant in a 1L Pot
30cm on arrival
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Dahlia 'Dahlietta Surprise Candy'
- A double decorative Dahlia in shades of orange and apricot with a red flush at the base of the petals and sunny yellow stamens
- Flowers from June to October
- Decorative dahlias have fully double flowerheads with flat or slightly incurved florets
- Compact and perfect for container displays, Dahliettas also look great in a mixed perennial border
- Grows to 25-30cm
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Dahlia 'Dahlietta Surprise Candy' is ideal for 30 cm pots, blooming continuously in warm temperatures up to 28°C.
How big does it get?
Dahlia 'Dahlietta Surprise Candy' typically reaches a mature height of 30 cm and a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Dahlia 'Dahlietta Surprise Candy' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Dahlia 'Dahlietta Surprise Candy' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Dahlia 'Dahlietta Surprise Candy' 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 'Dahlietta Surprise Candy' 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 'Dahlietta Surprise Candy' has 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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