The Hot Dahlia Collection comes as a selection of four tubers that grow into sensational rich and decadently coloured flowers. With a mix of spiky, pointed petals and large, more rounded petal varieties, they each showcase jewel-like tones for the perfect display of hot hues.
Plant this carefully curated mix of tubers in garden borders or in large containers, for a sensational display that can be enjoyed year after year. Or admire the beauty of the blooms in cut flower displays around the home.
Varieties included in the Hot Dahlia Collection are:
- Bergers Record – Medium sized cactus dahlia with firework-like spiky, brilliant red flowers
- Purple Gem – Jewel-like, rich purple spiky flowers adorn this unforgettable variety
- Park Princess – Abundant pale pink and white flowers with quilled petals
- Vancouver – A dinner plate dahlia with dark pink, almost purple flowers, with white tips
To ensure that you get the best from your dahlia tubers, soak them in water for about an hour before planting so they are hydrated.
- Tubers Per Pack: 4 Tubers
- Flower colour: Mixed – Purple and red
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Approximate flowering height: Mixed varieties, up to 1.2m
- Flowering months: June, 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