Dahlia 'Poodle Skirt'
Sensational anemone dahlia
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Dahlia 'Poodle Skirt'
- With its delightful ruff (or should that be, woof, given the variety name?), 'Poodle Skirt' is a highly distinctive and striking dahlia variety
- The burgundy pom pom and swept back, violet-pink petals combine brilliantly to produce flowers that vie for, no, demand your attention
- Plant in beds and borders alongside other enticing perennials, or make it the sole star of the show by planting in a large patio pot
- A heavy bloomer, this dahlia will reliably produce flowers through the summer months and into autumn!
- A worthy winner of the Royal Horticultural Society's AGM, an indication of the plant's undeniable quality
- In autumn, lift and store your dahlia tubers. Alternatively, if you live in a particularly mild area, then a generous application of mulch around the plant's base should suffice
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Dahlia 'Poodle Skirt' grows well in a 30cm pot if kept above 0°C during winter.
How big does it get?
Dahlia 'Poodle Skirt' typically reaches a mature height of 100 cm and a spread of 50 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Dahlia 'Poodle Skirt' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Dahlia 'Poodle Skirt' prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Dahlia 'Poodle Skirt' requires about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil moist but avoiding waterlogging.
Will this plant need pruning?
Dahlia 'Poodle Skirt' 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 'Poodle Skirt' 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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