Dahlia 'Dahlietta Surprise Demi'
Pink and red bee-friendly dahlia
Grown by Jack
Hereford
Plant in a 1L Pot
30cm on arrival
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Dahlia 'Dahlietta Surprise Demi'
- Candy pink and lilac tones merge in this well-formed semi-double dahlia, with a burgundy flush at the base of the petals and golden yellow stamens
- Flowers from midsummer to October
- Decorative dahlias have fully double flowerheads with flat or slightly incurved florets
- Compact enough for patio pots, or show them off in a sunny mixed border
- Grows to around 25-30cm
- An open form of dahlia which is attractive to bees and butterflies
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Dahlia 'Dahlietta Surprise Demi' is perfect for 30 cm pots, flowering prolifically in warm summer temperatures up to 28°C.
How big does it get?
Dahlia 'Dahlietta Surprise Demi' typically reaches a mature height of 30 cm and a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Dahlia 'Dahlietta Surprise Demi' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Dahlia 'Dahlietta Surprise Demi' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Dahlia 'Dahlietta Surprise Demi' 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 Demi' 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 Demi' 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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