Dahlia 'National Velvet'
Half-hardy Tuber
What is Half-Hardy Tuber?
Plant that grows from an underground storage organ. Generally supplied in a
dormant condition with no top growth. Can be grown outdoors
but requires winter protection from frosts and temperatures below 0C.
Plant that grows from an underground storage organ. Generally supplied in a
dormant condition with no top growth. Can be grown outdoors
but requires winter protection from frosts and temperatures below 0C.
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Fabulous rich red colour
Densely petalled double flowers
Perfect for romantic bouquets!
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Height Up to 90cm (35in)
Spread Up to 60cm (24in)
Half-hardy Tuber
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Densely petalled double blooms in a rich, romantic red. Dahlia ‘National Velvet’ is the perfect shade of red to harmonise easily with other colours in the garden, creating depth and drama in borders. It also makes a classy addition to a glamorous bouquet! Height: 90cm (35in). Spread: 60cm (24in).
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1 Tuber (KF1866)
2 Tubers (KF1867)
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.
More Info Feed and water dahlias regularly throughout the growing season. While plants are still young, pinch out the growing tip of each stem to encourage bushier growth and masses of flowers. As dahlias develop, the taller varieties will require staking with garden canes to support their stems. Deadhead faded dahlia flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced. With the first autumn frosts, remove tubers from their growing positions and trim away the old stems to 5cm above the tuber. Clean any remaining soil from the tubers and store them over winter in trays of peat or sand, in a cool but frost free position. The tubers can be planted the following spring for another fabulous display.
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