Dahlia David Howard

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The David Howard dahlia’s pale orange semi-double flowers sit beautifully in the dark leaf foliage.

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9 - 14 £0.00
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Specifications:

  • Colour: Orange
  • Height: 100cm

    Good For:

    • Beds/borders
    • Cut flowers

    How to grow:

    • Hardiness: Protect from frost
    • Soil Type: Moist but well drained
    • Position: Full sun
    • Bulbs per m2: 5
    • Planting depth: 15cm

    Plant 15cm deep to give the plant a good foundation. Remove dead flowers for a continued vigorous display. It will produce more flowers in full sun although will still perform in semi shade. Water regularly.
    Lift the tuberous root once the foliage has died back and store in peat.

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    More Information

    The Dahlia David Howard is an old-fashioned, heirloom flower that has been a mainstay in gardens for centuries. It is an herbaceous perennial, meaning it dies each year and regrows the next spring. Its most distinguishing feature is its large, showy blooms deep orange blooms. The flowers have a unique form – they are flat and open with curved petals radiating outwards from the centre. Their long stems make them ideal for cutting, allowing them to be used in bouquets or dried arrangements. They also make excellent container plants due to their large size and bright coloration. The Dahlia David Howard thrives best in full sun with moist soil conditions.