Burnt orange petals with red and yellow highlights form the large blooms of fiery Dahlia ‘Akita’. The long-lasting flowers of this decorative variety stand tall on sturdy stems throughout summer and continue well into autumn. Growing to a manageable height of 1 metre, this dahlia is ideal to fill throughout sunny borders or add a bright splash of warm colour to patio pots. You can even cut some for an exotic looking flower arrangement indoors. Height: 100cm (39″). Spread: 50cm (20″).
Growing Information
Plant Dahlia tubers outdoors in April after all risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny position in moist well drained soil. Prepare the soil by digging in plenty of well rotted manure or compost. Plant tubers at a depth of 15cm (6″) and water well. Alternatively, start tubers into growth in pots of compost in a frost free greenhouse. Transplant them into their final positions outdoors in June.
