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Dahlia Yellow - 5" Pot

Dahlia Yellow - 5" Pot

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  • Huge range of flower forms and colours
  • Excellent long-lasting cut flower
  • Cool-season showstopper
  • Grown from easy tubers
  • Pollinator-friendly blooms
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Dahlia (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.

Specifications

Family Asteraceae
Native region Mexico and Central America
Mature height 40-120 cm
Mature spread 30-60 cm
Growth rate Moderate to fast
Foliage Divided mid- to dark-green leaves
Flower colour All colours except true blue
Flower season Winter to spring in India
Climate zone Temperate to subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun, at least 6 hours
Watering Keep evenly moist; avoid waterlogging tubers
Soil / mix Rich, well-drained loam with compost
Temperature Cool-season 15-26C ideal; frost-tender
Humidity Moderate with good airflow
Fertilizer Low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich feed for blooms
Pruning Pinch early; deadhead regularly
Repotting Lift and store tubers after the season
Propagation Tuber division or basal cuttings
Pests & problems Aphids, thrips, slugs, snails and mildew
Toxicity / safety Mildly toxic to pets if eaten
Difficulty Moderate

Uses

Grown for striking beds, borders, exhibition displays and long-lasting cut flowers. A favourite show plant for winter and spring gardens.

Growing tips

In 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.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Dahlias?
Keep the soil evenly moist once growth is up, watering deeply a few times a week. Avoid waterlogging, which rots the tubers.
How much sun do they need?
Dahlias need full sun, at least 6 hours daily, for strong stems and abundant flowers; in shade they grow leggy and bloom poorly.
Are Dahlias safe for pets?
They are considered mildly toxic to cats and dogs and may cause stomach upset, so discourage pets from chewing them.
How do I store the tubers?
After flowering and foliage die back, lift the tubers, dry and clean them, and store in a cool, dry place until the next planting season.
How do I propagate Dahlias?
Divide the tuber clumps so each piece has an eye, or take basal cuttings from sprouting tubers in early growth.
Why are my Dahlias not flowering?
Too much nitrogen, insufficient sun or no deadheading reduce blooms. Use a phosphorus-rich feed, full sun and remove spent flowers.
When do Dahlias bloom in India?
Planted in autumn, they flower mainly through winter and into spring, the cooler months suiting them best.
Can I grow them indoors?
They are outdoor sun-lovers; only large, very bright balconies suit container dahlias, not low-light indoor spots.
Do tall Dahlias need support?
Yes, tall and large-flowered varieties need staking early so the heavy blooms do not snap or flop the stems.
What fertilizer is best?
Use a low-nitrogen, phosphorus- and potassium-rich fertilizer during budding to maximise flowering rather than leafy growth.

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