Decorative Dahlia 'Spartacus' is a true garden titan, unfurling massive blooms in a commanding shade of deep crimson-red. Each petal is slightly ruffled, like velvet caught in a gentle breeze.
Standing at between 100 cm to 120 cm tall, decorative dahlia 'Spartacus' makes a bold statement in borders. Throughout the season, it produces bloom after bloom, a showstopping masterpiece.
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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Asiatic Lily ‘Happy Heart’ captivates with its deep maroon-red blooms, offering a bold and dramatic splash of colour in summer pots and containers. Each upward-facing creates a compact yet eye-catching display.
Hardy and easy to grow, enjoying the sun, especially in the morning, but need well-drained soil. Mulch around the base to protect bulbs and retain moisture for healthy blooms. Asiatic Lilium 'Happy Heart' grows to a compact height of 45 cm.
Perfect for adding depth and intensity to mixed plantings, it also makes a stunning choice for cut 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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