Dahlia Natal

Dahlia Natal is a deep magenta Pom Pom type dahlia. Pom Pom dahlias produce lots of small, tightly formed, almost perfectly spherical flowers which sit amongst deep green and thick foliage.

Cutting the first buds off in early summer encourages a great number of flowers. Removing dead flowers throughout the rest of the season will give the plant the energy to flower for a longer period, from July right through to October.

Dahlias have wonderful ability to regenerate which makes them perfect for cuttings and propagation. So, Dahlia Natal could provide you with numerous tubers from the parent plant.

How do I plant Dahlia Tubers?

Plant dahlia tubers in well draining soil and keep watering regularly without soaking as this can cause the tuber to rot. You can plant dahlia tubers directly in the ground from late April or you can pot them up and place in a greenhouse to encourage early growth. A touch of fertiliser occasionally will promote large, healthy plants. Make sure you give them plenty of room and stake the stems if they get too tall.

You can leave dahlia tubers in the ground over winter if it is mild and you have covered them with mulch, but hard frosts can kill them. To be safe, it is often better to dig them up and store them until spring.