Dahlia ‘Sylvia’ is a charming flower with a rounded shape made from rows of neat inward curled petals in soft apricot hues. It is a versatile variety that will thrive in a range of places around the garden, from the beds and borders to pots and containers, its flowers will add effortless appeal to enjoy.
Growing on tall, upright stems that have a hint of bronze to complement the warming hues of the flowers, it lifts them to up to a metre in height. Each flower reaches up to 11cm in diameter and with a profusion of blooms, together they create a magnificent display.
Perfect for growing in low maintenance spaces such as gravel areas or for adding to informal areas such as cottage gardens, they will thrive with minimal care. Remember to deadhead the spent blooms to encourage new buds to form and provide protection from the worst of the winter weather, and you will enjoy wonderful flowers for many years.
- Tubers Per Pack: 1 Tuber
- Flower colour: Orange
- Sunlight: Full sun, partial shade
- Approximate flowering height: 100cm
- 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: February, March, April, May, June