Dahlia 'Melody White'
An outstanding decorative dahlia
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Dahlia 'Melody White'
- A fabulously elegant variety suitable for a range of planting schemes, including higgledy-piggledy cottage gardens, space-limited balcony and container gardens, and of course, dedicated dahlia beds
- Decorative creamy blooms grow on proud stems and contrast beautifully with the dark, olive green foliage
- If you're looking to improve your garden's summer impact, then look no further - 'Melody White' can be reliably called upon to bloom throughout the summer months and even into early autumn
- Are there any better flowers for cutting than dahlias? We're not certain but we reckon it's a close-run thing, that's for sure! Brighten your kitchen or living room with a freshly cut bouquet of dahlia blooms and feel the smile spread across your face
- If you notice your dahlia becoming top-heavy under the weight of its flowers, then staking it to a support can be helpful
- Live in an area prone to harsh winters? Prune, lift and store your dahlia tubers somewhere dry and frost-free (like your shed), then replant them in spring
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Dahlia 'Melody White' grows well in a 30cm pot if kept above 0°C during winter.
How big does it get?
Dahlia 'Melody White' typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 40 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Dahlia 'Melody White' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Dahlia 'Melody White' prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Dahlia 'Melody White' requires about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil moist but avoiding waterlogging.
Will this plant need pruning?
Dahlia 'Melody White' 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 'Melody White' 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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