Dahlia 'Firepot'
Glows with the hues of sunset
Grown by Jack
Hereford
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Dahlia 'Firepot'
- Spectacular waterlily-shaped flowers glowing with all the colours of an autumn sunset
- Long flowering from early summer until the first frosts around October
- Compact variety ideal for pots
- This Dahlia's vibrant colours make it perfect for a hot border
- Shocking pink when in bud, the flowers open to warm shades of coral and tangerine with golden yellow centres
- Very prolific flowering, will keep producing blooms even when cut
What to expect
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Dahlia 'Firepot' is highly suitable for 30 cm pots, providing vibrant late summer colour in temperatures up to 28°C.
How big does it get?
Dahlia 'Firepot' typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Dahlia 'Firepot' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Dahlia 'Firepot' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Dahlia 'Firepot' 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 'Firepot' 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 'Firepot' 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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