Dahlia 'Embassy'
Rich red balls with silver hints
Grown by Jack
Hereford
Plant in a 3L Pot
30cm on arrival
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Dahlia 'Embassy'
- A dazzling, fully double pompom dahlia in rich burgundy-purple with silver on the reverse of the petals
- Late summer blooming from July to September
- Pompom (or Ball) dahlias are spectacular and showy specimens with large rounded flowerheads and long stems for cutting
- Plant in a mixed border with green foliage plants and sunset coloured flowers
- Long blooming, low maintenance perennials
- Grows to 110cm with blooms up to 10cm across
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Dahlia 'Embassy' is highly suitable for large 40 cm pots, providing impressive blooms in temperatures up to 28°C.
How big does it get?
Dahlia 'Embassy' typically reaches a mature height of 100 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Dahlia 'Embassy' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Dahlia 'Embassy' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Dahlia 'Embassy' 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 'Embassy' 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 'Embassy' 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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