Dahlia Ambition

Description

Dahlia Cactus spider Ambition is a superb dahlia because of the lovely spikey looking flowers. In addition it does make a fantastic display in containers or in borders. Dahlia Cactus spider Ambition produces flowers that are deep purple which get darker in the centre.

A superb group of dahlias that brighten up any garden setting. Plant tubers into free draining soils that are warming up in the spring weather. In addition tubers can also be started into growth indoors before planting outside in the spring.

Cultivation instruction

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

Plant outside: From Late March on wards, when the signs of frost have passed the dahlia tuber should be planted outside. 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 will provide food for continued flowering.

Care Tips:

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Our tip: Ideal for Cut Flower and companion planting with lilies.

Growing information

Flowering Height: 40-45″ (110-120cm)

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.

Full growing instructions also provided