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Richly hued, purple and green foliage emerges in April and is retained through to November time. In July long, tall stems emerge, holding tight buds which open to reveal strikingly coloured orangey-red and pink blooms – each with a swirling ‘collarette’ of smaller petals to the centre. With regular deadheading these alluring flowers will be produced for up to four months, taking summer into autumn. Dahlia ‘Fifteen Love’ is a perfect match of dark leaves and vibrant petals with a nectar and pollen rich heart that is irresistible to garden pollinators. Flowers not only add colour in containers and herbaceous borders – they add a real pizazz to vases and bouquets too. Dahlia ‘Fifteen Love’ matures to a height of 80cm with a spread of around 60cm. Plant in moist, well-drained soil of any kind except chalk based, and position in full sun, preferably with a south or west facing aspect. A half-hardy, tuberous perennial which will need lifting and protecting over winter in all except the m
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Dahlia ‘Fifteen Love’ 1.5 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | H3 (-1 to -5°C) |
| Colour | Orange |
| Format | 1.5 Litre Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Soil Conditions | Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | South-facing, West-facing |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
