Dahlia 'Honka Pink'
Vibrant pink star-shaped orchid
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Dahlia 'Honka Pink'
- Inject a phenomenal, brilliantly quirky sense of fun into your garden with the highly unusual, star-shaped, vibrant pink petals of this striking orchid dahlia.
- Dahlia 'Honka Pink' features beautifully simple, open flowers with prominent yellow centers that act as an absolute, irresistible magnet for bees and butterflies.
- This dahlia boasts a wonderfully neat, airy habit that weaves perfectly through mixed borders without looking heavy or overly dominant.
- It is an incredibly prolific bloomer, guaranteeing a massive, continuous flush of spectacular, eye-catching color exactly when the garden needs it most.
- The unique, windmill-like blooms make absolutely breathtaking, highly contemporary additions to any summery indoor floral display.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Dahlia 'Honka Pink' grows well in a 30cm pot if kept above 0°C during winter.
How big does it get?
Dahlia 'Honka Pink' typically reaches a mature height of 70 cm and a spread of 40 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Dahlia 'Honka Pink' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Dahlia 'Honka Pink' prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Dahlia 'Honka Pink' requires about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil moist but avoiding waterlogging.
Will this plant need pruning?
Dahlia 'Honka Pink' 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 'Honka Pink' 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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