{"product_id":"dahlia-5-pot-wht","title":"Dahlia White - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eDahlia (Dahlia pinnata) is a spectacular tuberous-rooted plant grown for its large, intricate flowers that range from small pompons to dinner-plate giants. Blooms come in almost every colour except true blue, in forms from cactus and decorative to ball and waterlily. A cool-season star in India, it flowers profusely in winter and spring on upright bushy plants with divided green leaves, and makes a superb, long-lasting cut flower. Grown from tubers, it rewards rich, well-drained soil, full sun and staking for tall varieties. With deadheading and good feeding it produces an unmatched, colourful display for beds, borders and exhibition gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMexico and Central America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-120 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivided mid- to dark-green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll colours except true blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter to spring in India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperate to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, at least 6 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep evenly moist; avoid waterlogging tubers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loam with compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool-season 15-26C ideal; frost-tender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate with good airflow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich feed for blooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinch early; deadhead regularly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift and store tubers after the season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuber division or basal cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAphids, thrips, slugs, snails and mildew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMildly toxic to pets if eaten\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for striking beds, borders, exhibition displays and long-lasting cut flowers. A favourite show plant for winter and spring gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India plant tubers in autumn for winter-spring bloom in full sun and rich soil; stake tall varieties, feed with a low-nitrogen fertilizer and deadhead often for an extended display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Dahlias?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist once growth is up, watering deeply a few times a week. Avoid waterlogging, which rots the tubers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun do they need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDahlias need full sun, at least 6 hours daily, for strong stems and abundant flowers; in shade they grow leggy and bloom poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre Dahlias safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are considered mildly toxic to cats and dogs and may cause stomach upset, so discourage pets from chewing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I store the tubers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering and foliage die back, lift the tubers, dry and clean them, and store in a cool, dry place until the next planting season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Dahlias?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivide the tuber clumps so each piece has an eye, or take basal cuttings from sprouting tubers in early growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my Dahlias not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo much nitrogen, insufficient sun or no deadheading reduce blooms. Use a phosphorus-rich feed, full sun and remove spent flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen do Dahlias bloom in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanted in autumn, they flower mainly through winter and into spring, the cooler months suiting them best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow them indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are outdoor sun-lovers; only large, very bright balconies suit container dahlias, not low-light indoor spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo tall Dahlias need support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, tall and large-flowered varieties need staking early so the heavy blooms do not snap or flop the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer is best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a low-nitrogen, phosphorus- and potassium-rich fertilizer during budding to maximise flowering rather than leafy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048191426806,"sku":"PLT-DAHLIA-P05-WHT","price":70.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/1MXHvG3zZQfL2V7ND3wVyIKJLkiz8aAwslLgNPQ7.jpg?v=1782711152","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/dahlia-5-pot-wht","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}