Organic Dahlia 'Arabian Night'

Organic Dahlia 'Arabian Night'

Dahlia ‘Arabian Night’ has full flowers layered with softly pointed petals. Petals are deep burgundy-red, creating a striking contrast in any garden. Dahlias have strong stems and can flower for months. Great for growing in pots on patios/balconies and enjoy as a cut flower. Cut regularly to encourage new flowers grow. Dahlias prefer a sunny spot in the garden but will flower in partial shade.

• Three Tubers per pack.

• Height: 60cm

• Flower size: 10-15cm

• Plant: April/May

• Flowers: Summer time, June through to September

• Colour: Burgundy-red

• Suitable as a cut flower

Organic Dahlia Planting Instructions

Dahlias are easy to grow and will add some wonderful colours to your garden. They are tolerant of a wide range of soil types and situations but perform best in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Prepare the soil using compost, well rotted manure or a general NPK fertilizer.

• Tubers can either be started off in large pots of quality organic potting compost in April and planted out after all risk of frost is over in May/June; or planted directly were they are to flower in May/June.

• Tubers should be planted 10-15cm deep.

• Stake as required and pinch out shoots to promote bushiness (see pruning and training below)

• Keep well-watered and once flowers appear feed with a high potash liquid feed every two weeks from July to early September.

• Watch out for slugs! Dahlias are quite a favourite.

• Once the plants have died back in autumn/winter you can either lift and store the tubers or leave in situ  and cover with a thick layer of compost or leaf mould to protect from frost.

• Click here for more details on growing and caring for Dahlias.