Dahlia merckii
merck dahlia
- 9cm pot
- £8.99
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- 3 × 9cm pots
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- 6 × 9cm pots
- £34.99 £5.83 each
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- 1 × tuber
- £6.99
- Delivered by early February
- approx 10 seeds
- £5.09 £5.99
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- 2 litre pot
- £17.99
- available to order from spring
- 2 + 1 FREE 2 litre pots
- £35.98 £11.99 each
- available to order from spring
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- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to October
- Hardiness: half hardy (may need winter protection)
Three inch wide single flowers in shades of pink top arching or upright flower stems from mid summer. This Mexican native is one of the hardiest forms, so may survive outside through the winter in sheltered gardens.
Dahlia merckii is a towering beauty, which will provide long-lasting colour towards the back of a mixed border without becoming overpowering.
Dahlia merckii is a towering beauty, which will provide long-lasting colour towards the back of a mixed border without becoming overpowering.
Gradually acclimatise before planting out, after all risk of frost has passed, at 12-18in (30-45cm) apart. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushy plants, and stake if needed. Water freely in dry periods. Lift and store tubers in autumn to replant, or use as a source of cuttings, in spring.
Sow from late winter onwards in fine, seed compost 6mm (¼in) deep. Keep in a greenhouse or on a sunny windowsill above 65°F (18°C) until germination, which usually takes between 7 and 10 days. Ensure soil is kept moist but not wet, and when large enough to handle, prick out and transplant to trays or individual pots, and move to cooler conditions.
- Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
Goes well with
Dahlia grow through ring support - rust
Ø50 × H73cm
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