Dahlia 'Honka Yellow'
Unusual, sunny orchid dahlia
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Dahlia 'Honka Yellow'
- This starry shaped orchid dahlia just makes you want to smile - is it just me or does it look like a child's drawing of the sun? Bright and cheerful lemon yellow Honka with its big orange centre is sure to brighten up your garden!
- Flowers from June to September, with blooms up to 10cm wide
- Brilliant for cutting - very upright stems with a superb vase life
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
- Open form attracts bees and butterflies to your garden
- Orchid dahlias are also known as cartwheel dahlias - these star shaped varieties make an unusual and striking addition to the border
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Dahlia 'Honka Yellow' grows well in a 30cm pot if kept above 0°C during winter.
How big does it get?
Dahlia 'Honka Yellow' typically reaches a mature height of 70 cm and a spread of 40 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Dahlia 'Honka Yellow' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Dahlia 'Honka Yellow' prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Dahlia 'Honka Yellow' 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 Yellow' 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 Yellow' 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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