Dahlia Little Robert Tubers
£8.99 – £12.99
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Pompom Dahlia
- The Dahlia Little Robert is an impressive herbaceous perennial that produces pom pom shaped flower heads in deep pinks with tinges of cream and pale pink, loved by pollinating insects, in particular bees and butterflies. This striking Summer flowering plant is popular in UK gardens due to it growing to an incredible 100 cm in height and its extended flowering period between June to October. When planted en masse this attractive Dahlia creates a vibrant Summer display.
- These low maintenance, easy to grow Summer flowering plants are perfect for growing in pots or containers but can be planted up in borders and beds. They can be used as cut flowers allowing you to enjoy them in your home and garden. Dahlia tubers will provide a show all Summer and should be lifted, stored and replanted again the following year. Lifting them should take place before the first frosts, ideally mid Autumn. A light frost won’t cause too much damage but leaving it too late in the season can damage the plant.
- If you are not ready to plant bulbs now, then store them in a cool, dry, frost free, well ventilated location. A garage, shed, loft or cupboard are ideal. Open the paper bag to allow air to circulate round but leave the bulbs in their bags until ready to plant. Just make sure mice or other rodents can’t get access to them. Keep an eye on your bulbs while in storage, if they are showing signs of going soft, it's best to get them planted before they deteriorate any further.
- These tubers are on pre-order for dispatch Early February 2025.
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Eventual Height
Up to 100cm
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Season of Interest
June to October
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Light Required
Full sun to partial shade
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Watering
Moderate watering
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Best Growing Conditions
Plant these garden bulbs during the Spring after Winter frosts have passed in fertile, well draining soil in a sheltered area that gets full sun to partial shade. Cactus Dahlia tubers require soaking in tepid water for up to an hour to help rehydrate them. Once rehydrated, they should be planted 10 cm deep and approximately 45 cm apart. After planting, water well and water about once a week during the growing season.