The Red Dahlia

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Dahlia ‘Tartan’ is a specialty bicolor dahlia with striped red and white petals. The sides of each petal are a dark burgundy shade, while the center of each petal is streaked with a pure white stripe. This Informal Decorative variety can grow up to 8″ wide. The Tartan Dahlia is in Class 2115. 14. Garden Wonder dahlia Simply cut down the stems and cover the tops of the tubers (crowns) with 15cm (6in)of coarse mulch, such asbark chippings or garden compost, to protect them from frost Dahlia ‘Mystery Day’ is a spectacular bicolor red and white variety. This Formal Decorative type has rich red petals at the base that turn white at the tips. Flowers grow in the range of 4″-6″ wide each. The Mystery Day Dahlia is in Class 3015. 12. Jowey Morris dahlia Dahlia tubers are available to buy from February. Most garden centres have a good selection but for the best range, buy online from nurseries and specialist growers.

This is by far the easiest option, but it is a risk. An unexpectedly harsh or very wet winter can lead to losses Dahlia ‘Red Infusion’ is a low-growing dahlia variety. The flowers tend to be all red when they first open, aging to develop white tips. Red Infusion Dahlia flowers grow to about 3″-4″ wide each on a plant about 24″ tall. 19. Crève Coeur dahlia As well as flower colour, consider leaf colour too– darker-leaved cultivars can provide useful visual contrast

If you live in a cool area (hardiness zones 3-7) and you want to save your dahlia bulbs, or more precisely, your dahlia tubers for next spring, you may dig them up before the first frost and store them over winter before replanting them next spring. Store them in boxes, covered with moistened sand in a cool, dark, frost-free place where temperature remains between 45-50 °F (7-10°C). Dahlia ‘Spartacus’ is a dark-red velvety dahlia variety. This stunning flower is classified as an Informal Decorative dahlia, with large blooms that usually reach 9″-10″ wide. The Spartacus Dahlia is in Class 1107. Dahlias are popular as cut flowers, and are also widely grown by enthusiasts for competitive shows.

A cactus-form dahlia, ‘Apache’ has bright red, fringy petals and centers. Blooms are typically 4-6 inches in diameter and look fantastic in groups. Although this cultivar grows to heights of 3 feet, it holds up well in rain and wind. Spartacus’ has a large presence in the landscape atop stems that are 4-5 feet tall. Stake for stability and deadhead diligently to encourage repeat blooms, and this one will keep dazzling until the first frost. ‘Zorro’ This late-blooming variety produces magnificent double flowers in bright red. Scientific Name: Dahlia ‘Zorro’ If you’ve grown plants from seed, these will have developed tubers by the end of the season, which can also be left in situ or stored indoors. As seed-raised plants are genetically variable, only choose the best to keep. Dahlias are tender, so it’s safest to store the tubers indoors over winter, especially if you have heavy soil Dahlia foliage will be killed off by frost in late autumn or winter. Once frosted, you can either leave plants in the ground or dig them up and store the tubers in a frost-free place over winter.

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Store in a dark, cool but frost-free place, such as a shed or garage. In very cold spells, put fleece or newspaper over them for added protection. Dig up the tubers before the first severe frost, taking care not to damage them,and shake off as muchsoilas possible Scura’ works well in containers as it has a more rounded form than many other dahlia varieties and does not need staking. Keep moist but do not overwater, and locate them somewhere that gets a bit of shade in the afternoon. ‘Spartacus’ ‘Spartacus’ produces decorative showy flowers in a rich crimson hue with a velvety petal structure. Scientific Name: Dahlia ‘Spartacus’ Before planting dahlias outside,acclimatise them to outdoor conditions – see our guide to hardening off.Keep them indoors untillate May/early June, then gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions by hardening them off. Thenplant into their flowering positions – see Planting, above Plants can be damaged by manure contaminated by hormonal weedkillers. Weedkiller damage usually shows as distorted foliage. Plants will eventually grow through this

This is a small cactus variety dahlia that offers an abundance of 2-inch, cardinal red blooms on strong, wiry stems. Petals are spiky and circular in form. Centers are large and feature yellow streaking. This cultivar will bloom repeatedly and abundantly if deadheaded regularly. ‘Duet’ This gorgeous bicolor variety produces double flowers with wine-red petals and crisp white tips. Scientific Name: Dahlia ‘Duet’Dahlia ‘Noël’ is a frilly bicolor red dahlia variety with white petal tips. This Laciniated-type variety typically produces blooms that are about 6″ wide. The Noël Dahlia is placed in Class 3515. 10. Pulp Fiction dahlia Delving deep into specific fields of study within horticulture, Mary Jane has an extensive knowledge base on sustainable gardening practices (including permaculture), soil science, and selecting cultivars well-suited to home gardeners. Her passion isn't just limited to plants; she's a staunch advocate for holistic, eco-friendly gardening techniques that benefit both flora and fauna.