Dahlia Akita

Description

This is a recent addition to direct bulbs. Dahlia Akita is a wonderful decorative dahlia that is a dark crimson with hues of orange and tipped white.  Decorative dahlias produce double blooms that look just superb. In addition this Dahlia looks fantastic in any garden and will produce flowers all summer long.

Cultivation instruction

Plant Indoors: Dahlias are best started off indoors from January to March as they are sensitive to frosts. Plant them in a mix of multi-purpose compost, sand and grit as this will provide drainage for the tuber. Always protect young shoots from snails and slugs. When the fear of frosts has passed the tuber can be re-planted outside or the container positioned outdoors.

Plant outside: Dahlias can be planted outside from Late March on wards, when the signs of frost have passed. Plant tubers into well prepared soils in late March to April. Soils should be cultivated to a depth of 20cms to allow good root development. Plant tubers in fertile soils with 5cms of soil above the top of the tuber. Protect early growth from slugs and snails and remove dead heads during the flowering season to get the best from them.  Regularly feed during the growing season with foods such as are well rotted manures, Tomato feed and bone meal or tomato food will provide food for continued flowering.

Care Tips:

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Our tip: Ideal to grow with companion plants such as oriental lilies or many types of shrubs.

Growing information

Flowering Height: 3-4′ (90-120cm)

Flowering period: July to first frosts

Soil type: Free draining humus rich soils

Aspect: Semi shade to full sun

Scented: N/A

Planting distance: 1m between dahlia plants

Planting depth: A depth of 5cms above the top of the tuber.

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