{"product_id":"dahlia-cactus-striped-ambition","title":"Dahlia Cactus 'Striped Ambition' (1 tuber)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDahlia \u003c\/em\u003eCactus 'Striped Ambition'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive and attractive summer flowering perennial that produces gorgeous variegated lilac and pink blooms. Appearing from July, all the way through into the autumn, these unique flowers appear on 100cm\/40\" tall stems with light contrasting green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this impressive height and strong colour they are ideal for filling out the back of a summer garden border offering deep and pretty colour while offering vertical diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen planting in the garden look for a position of full sun into soil that is moist but well-drained with a good supply of humus. Digging the soil over before planting is recommended. The soil should always be moist, yet never flooded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor early flowering, tubers may be started off in boxes from March onwards, using a light soil mixed with peat and kept slightly moist. Keep boxes cool and free of frost and plant sprouted tubers when the danger of frost has passed. Keep plants well watered during growth and remove faded flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb count per pack: 1 tuber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Pink, Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering months: July, August, September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering height: 100cm\/40\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: March, April, May, June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 15cm\/6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb spacing: 60cm\/24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil type: Moist but well-drained with a good supply of humus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WPC Prins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082297422149,"sku":"1096917","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/c112c336-dahlia-cactus-striped-ambition-1-bulb.webp?v=1761657586","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/dahlia-cactus-striped-ambition","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}