Dahlia Decorative 'Purple Bouquet' (1 tuber)

Dahlia Decorative 'Purple Bouquet' is a true showstopper in the summer garden, producing incredibly vibrant blooms of intense pink, delicately edged with white at the edge of each petal. These dinnerplate dahlia blooms, reach up to 5 inches across with masses of small, delicate yellow stamens.

The 'Purple Bouquet' dahlia is a versatile charmer, equally at home in a sunny border or filling a patio container. Its long, sturdy stems make it perfect for cutting, guaranteeing weeks of dazzling displays in vases and arrangements. Deadheading spent blooms encourages even more floral bounty, extending the vibrant show well into autumn.

Planting and caring for this dahlia is a breeze. Simply choose a well-drained spot with at least 6 hours of sunlight, dig a hole twice the depth of the tuber, and place it in. Water regularly during dry spells, and provide a light feeding every few weeks for optimal growth. In colder climates, lift and store the tubers over winter before replanting them the following spring.

With its captivating blend of elegance and intense colour, 'Purple Bouquet' is an investment in your garden offering vibrancy and colour that few other flowers can match.

Details

• Bulb count per pack: 1 tuber
• Flower colour: Pink, Purple
• Flowering months: July, August, September
• Flowering height: 120cm / 48"
• Hardiness: Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
• When to plant: February, 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