Dahlia Colour Spectacle Tubers

Dahlia Colour Spectacle Tubers Pre-Pack

Dahlia Colour Spectacle is a large flowering cactus type dahlia. It produces large bright orange flowers tipped with white. It grows to approx 100cm tall and prefers a sheltered location. Makes for a fantastic cut flower.This Dahlia produces masses of  flowers from July to October. The flowers look great when planted with other bright shades or contrasted with darker blooms. 

• Height - 100cm (3ft)
• Position - Full Sun
• Flowering - July-Oct
• Hardiness - Half Hardy (cover with heavy mulch in winter or lift and store in colder regions)
• Number of Bulbs/Tubers - 1

Dahlia Growing Tips

• Plant out when the risk of frost has past or start them off in the greenhouse in pots during late winter or early spring
• Plant the tubers approx 15cm (6 inches) deep, horizontally with the eyes facing up.
• When growing feed with a high nitrogen feed in early summer to boost growth.
• When budding and flowering feed weekly with a high potash feed to promote flowering. Dead head as necessary.
• Stake with canes if required.
• In milder areas mulch generously once they have died back in autumn to protect from the frost.
• In colder areas the tubers should be lifted in winter and stored in a frost free place before replanting the following spring.