Dahlia 'Figaro Mixed'

How to Grow Dahlias:

Plant dahlias in a sunny spot with well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Space plants 30-60cm apart depending on their final size, ensuring good air circulation. Tubers should be planted 10-15cm deep with the crown upwards, while plug plants and potted dahlias can be planted at the same depth as in their pots. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Pinch out the growing tips when plants are 30cm tall to encourage bushier growth and more flowers. Stake taller varieties early to prevent wind damage. Regular deadheading promotes continuous blooms, and feeding every 2-3 weeks with a high-potash fertiliser enhances flowering. Lift tubers after the first frost, dry them, and store in a cool, frost-free place for winter, or mulch deeply in mild climates to overwinter in the ground.

Our Perennial Plants come in sizes from Professional Grower Plugs up to 7.5L. Different sizes are at different maturity levels which alters their planting instructions.

Professional Grower Plugs

Selected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your Professional Grower Plugs in plug trays in a box. These are designed to keep your plants secure and to prevent damage in transit. Professional Grower Plugs will require growing-on and hardening off in larger pots.

Plugs

Plug plants are larger and more mature than our Professional Grower Plugs, you will receive your Plugs in plug trays in a box. Plugs will require hardening off in larger pots.

Garden Ready Plants

Our largest, most mature Plug plants, you will receive your Garden Ready Plug Plants in plug trays in a box. Garden Ready Plants are mature enough to be planted straight out into its final position.

9cm, 1L and Larger

You will receive your plant in a pot. If you have ordered your perennial during autumn or winter, it may appear yellow or have no flowers/leaves. The plant is still healthy and ready to plant straight out into its final position but looks different during different seasons.

Bare Root Perennials

Delivered without a pot or compost, Bare Rooted plants are dormant plants. Don't be fooled by their appearance - bare roots are bursting with energy and planting them in autumn and winter is the best way to guarantee strong, healthy and thriving plants in spring and summer. Bare Roots require soaking in water before planting.

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