Organic Dahlia 'Larry's Love'

Organic Dahlia 'Larry's Love'

Dahlia ‘Larry's Love’ has full flowers layered with softly pointed petals. Petals are bright red at the centre gradually shading to white at the tips, creating a striking contrast. 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
• Colour: Red and white
• 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.