Brighten a conservatory or windowsill with Dahlia ‘Golden Sceptor’ and its vibrant, sunny yellow blooms. An attractive, medium height pompon dahlia, its sturdy stems mean it is excellent for cut flowers in a vase.
Available as a single tuber, this delightful pompon dahlia has bright yellow petals that perfectly highlight the wonderful formation of the flowers. Planted in groups, it looks beautiful in beds and borders, with a profusion of blooms that last through to the first frost.
We recommend planting dahlia tubers, such as Golden Sceptor, between March and June into fertile, well drained soil 15cm deep and 60cm apart. Position in a sunny location for maximum flowering and impact. After planting, water in well and monitor during the Summer months. Aim for one good soak once a week to the base of the plant.
Some tall and large flowerhead dahlia varieties may need staking for support during the flowering season. Use an all-purpose general plant feed for bigger and brighter blooms. Deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers through till first frosts.
Details
- Bulb count per pack: 1 tuber
- Flower colour: Yellow
- Flowering months: July, August, September
- Flowering height: 75cm/30″
- Hardiness: Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
- When to plant: March, April, May, June
- Planting depth: 15cm/6″
- Bulb spacing: 60cm/24″
- Soil type: Moist but well-drained with a good supply of humus
- Soil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Sunlight: Full sun