Dahlia 'Dutch Explosion'
Huge white, purple-tipped blooms
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Dahlia 'Dutch Explosion'
- Fully double white cactus dahlia with magenta purple tips. The eyecatching blooms are up to 15cm wide with long, spiky velvety petals and the strong stems remain upright even in heavy rain
- Flowers from June to September
- Equally striking in a mixed border (plant in groups of 3-5), large container or in a vase - the more you cut, the more flowers will grow!
- Grows up to 120cm tall - may need staking for support
- Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden
- Cactus dahlias have fully double blooms with narrow, spiky petals that curve outwards
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Dahlia 'Dutch Explosion' grows well in a 30cm pot if kept above 0°C during winter.
How big does it get?
Dahlia 'Dutch Explosion' typically reaches a mature height of 100 cm and a spread of 50 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Dahlia 'Dutch Explosion' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Dahlia 'Dutch Explosion' prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Dahlia 'Dutch Explosion' requires about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil moist but avoiding waterlogging.
Will this plant need pruning?
Dahlia 'Dutch Explosion' 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 'Dutch Explosion' 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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