Aptly described as Dinnerplate Dahlias, these enormous flowers can grow up to 30cm (12″) in diameter! Creating a spectacular display from July to October where these magnificent blooms burst into colour above robust, vertical stems. Perfect for the back of borders and exotic gardens as well as making a statement cut flower for displaying indoors.Dahlia ‘Dinner Plate’ Collection comprises the following six varieties:Dahlia ‘Café au Lait’ – Exquisite blooms in soft apricot-pink colours which slowly fade to warm blush-cream. Height: 120cm (48″). Spread: 60cm (24″).Dahlia ‘Sun Explosion’ – Fiery Decorative dahlia with flaming yellow and red blooms. Height: 100cm (39″). Spread: 50cm (20″).Dahlia ‘Rip City’ – Very striking black-crimson decorative dahlia. Height: 100cm (39″). Spread: 50cm (20″).Dahlia ‘White Perfection’ – Dinnerplate dahlia with huge pristine white flowers. Height: 120cm (48″). Spread: 60cm (24″).Dahlia ‘Wanda’s Capella’ – Large buttery yellow blooms that measure up to 30cm (12″) diameter. Height: 120cm (48″). Spread: 60cm (24″).Dahlia ‘AC Dark Horse’ – A semi-cactus variety with curled bright pink petals each tipped in dazzling white. 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.
