This luxurious collection comprises a variety of complimentary shaped blooms in beautiful autumnal colours which work perfectly with the dark maroons and coral pinks. Dahlia ‘Autumn Shades Mix’ is a versatile and free-flowering collection that will bloom from July through to first frosts, creating a stunning display in patio pots and garden borders. Their robust, branching stems make them superb cut flowers for creating vase displays indoors.Dahlia ‘Autumn Shades Mix’ comprises the following five varieties:Dahlia ‘Nuit d’Eté’ – Dramatic, dark burgundy blooms adorn this striking cactus dahlia. Height: 100cm (39″). Spread: 60cm (24″).Dahlia ‘Pacific View’ – Sunset colours of salmon-pink with yellow centres on blooms 8-10cm across. Height: 90-120cm (36 – 48 inches). Spread: 60cm (24in).Dahlia ‘Waltzing Matilda’ – Slightly twirling petals in a sophisticated coral pink, flaming to a deeper hue around the margins, held above purplish-black foliage. Height: 75cm (30in). Spread: 50cm (20in).Dahlia ‘Maroon Fox’ – A perfectly formed miniature pompom dahlia with velvety deep maroon flowers. Height: 60-90cm (24-36in). Spread: 50cm (20inDahlia ‘Ivanetti’ – Miniature pompom dahlia with deep purplish-crimson flowers.
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.
