Dahlia 'La Belle Epoque'
decorative dahlia
- 1 × tuber
- £6.75
- available to order from winter
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- Bulbs (only) £4.99
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general-purpose potting compost for containers
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: half hardy (may need winter protection)
With soft, dusky pink blooms touched by hints of mauve and gold, Dahlia 'La Belle Epoque' adds understated elegance to borders and containers. Its loosely arranged, many-petalled flowers sit atop long, sturdy stems, making it ideal for cutting and floral arrangements.
Plant it in moisture-retentive, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade, and pair it with ornamental grasses or colourful perennials for a stunning display. Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering.
Plant it in moisture-retentive, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade, and pair it with ornamental grasses or colourful perennials for a stunning display. Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering.
Dahlia tubers can be planted outside after frost, or started off in pots under glass in late winter to early spring. Plant them horizontally approximately 12cm deep, making sure the ‘eyes’ are uppermost. Allow enough room between each tuber so the plants can
Allow enough room between each tuber so the plants can grow and spread to their full size without being overcrowded. While in growth, provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. In mild areas, leave them in situ over winter, but protect the crown with a generous layer of dry mulch. In colder areas, carefully lift and clean the tubers once the first frosts have blackened the foliage and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Then place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite and store in a frost-free place until planting out again.
Allow enough room between each tuber so the plants can grow and spread to their full size without being overcrowded. While in growth, provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. In mild areas, leave them in situ over winter, but protect the crown with a generous layer of dry mulch. In colder areas, carefully lift and clean the tubers once the first frosts have blackened the foliage and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Then place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite and store in a frost-free place until planting out again.
- Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten