Dahlia Mingus Randy

Description

Cactus dahlia Mingus Randy white petals which are tipped lavender/violet. The spikey flowers (hence the name) will provide ideal colour for any garden and are easy to grow. Grow Cactus Mingus Randy in borders or containers for the best effect.

Growing Instructions

Plant Indoors: Dahlia tubers are best started off indoors from January to March. Once the fear of frosts has passed they can be planted out into the garden or containers. This is usually towards the end of April but can be earlier in the south and in coastal areas.

Plant Outdoors: Alternatively they can be planted direct into the garden when the soil has warmed up and the fear  of all frosts have passed. Cultivate soils to a depth of 20cms and plant tubers so that the top of the tuber is 5cms below the soil surface. Soils are best manured in the winter, as the young roots do not like fresh manure around them.

Care Tips

Ideal for encouraging pollinating insects to your garden.

Remove dead flower heads to ensure a summer of flowers and remember to feed during the leaf and flower stage with something like bone meal or tomorite.

See our article on dahlias here

Growing information

Flowering Height: 32-36″ (80-90cm)

Flowering Period: July to first frosts.

Soil type: Free draining humus rich soils, in heavier soils add grit to help with drainage.

Aspect: Semi shade to full sun.

Planting Distance: 1m apart

Planting Depth: Allow 5cms soil above top of the tuber

Can also be grown in containers.

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