A striking variety of cactus dahlia, ‘Color Spectacle’ has brilliant orange blooms that fade to white at the tips. Available as a single tuber, it will grow flowers that form a dramatic starburst effect to make it a dramatic and eye-catching addition to the summer garden.
Plant this dahlia in clusters for a sizzling display of summer colour or combine it with yellow and red dahlias for a fiery garden focal point. Reaching up to one metre in height, this dahlia will work well in a mixed bed adding structure and height, as well as vibrant colour to the garden.
With a compact growing habit, it can be planted in large containers to admire on patio and seating areas to enjoy the cascade of flowers up close. Alternatively they make an excellent cut flower to enjoy around the home.
- Tubers Per Pack: 1 Tuber
- Flower colour: Orange with white tips
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Approximate flowering height: 1 metre
- Flowering months: July, August, September, October
- Planting depth: 10cm
- Bulb spacing: 45cm
- Hardiness: Borderline hardy, may need winter protection
- Soil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Soil type: Moist but well-drained
- When to plant: March, April, May, June
