Decorative Dahlia 'Rancho' glows with blooms opening in a radiant blend of warm golden-yellow and soft apricot. Often described as having a subtle waterlily form.
A tall variety at 100 cm, its stems hold the blossoms proudly above dense green foliage, ensuring decorative dahlia 'Rancho' stands out beautifully in borders and containers. Its long flowering season provides a steady supply of sunny, uplifting blooms perfect for bringing warmth and brightness into flower arrangements.
de Jager's top size, top quality dahlia tubers are supplied polythene bags, in which they may be safely kept until planting time, stored in a cool place.
To grow Dahlias, select a sunny spot with well-drained soil, and dig a 30cm deep hole. Plant the tuber 10cm below the soil surface, spacing multiple tubers 45cm apart, or 90cm for taller varieties. Water consistently, maintaining moist but not saturated soil and protect new shoots from slug damage with eco-friendly methods. Feed plants during the blooming period with liquid plant food. Provide support for stems which will reach 60-90cm tall depending on variety. Enjoy spectacular blooms from late summer until first frosts. Cut or deadhead the flowers regularly for a continually flourishing display. Once blooming has finished, cut back foliage before lifting, drying and storing the tubers in peat-free substitute, in a frost-free place until the following spring.
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Immediately striking, the enormous, bold blooms of Oriental Trumpet Lily ‘Robert Swanson’ will bring fiery flair to your borders from July to August. Golden yellow petals feature a flame of bronzed crimson, with contrasting lime green stigma radiating a delicate fragrance.
A cross between Oriental and Trumpet varieties, this lilium hybrid 'Robert Swanson' can offer the best of both worlds, with the vigour and dependability of Trumpet types combined with the exotic, ornamental value of Oriental lilies. Otherwise known as ‘Goliath’ lilies for their size, ‘Robert Swanson’ has a more garden-friendly stature than some, reaching a manageable 120cm whilst maintaining the hallmark giant flowers.
Orders for Summer Flowering Bulbs & Plants will be sent from mid March to late April.
We use Whistl for deliveries and our ordering process allows you to provide special instructions such as leaving in a safe place should you happen to be out when your bulbs are delivered or if you require a different delivery date.
Should you have any other order requirements other than those listed please contact us on 01622 840229 before placing an order.
Current charges per order are as below and include VAT.
| UK Mainland, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland | £ 5.95 |
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