Dahlia imperialis

These towering giants create a breath taking display in Autumn and early Winter when the rest of the garden is bare. The tall arching stems bear an abundance of blooms.

Plant Height
3-4m

How To Grow
Prepare the soil by adding organic matter and compost. Dig in some blood and bone prior to planting. Plant in a moist well drained soil, protected from wind. Provide a stake before planting and tie the plant as it grows. Dahlias tolerate morning or afternoon shade. The long flowering period lasts from early Summer to late Autumn. Dahlias prefer a full sun to part shade position. The long flowering period lasts from Autumn into Winter.

Plant
15cm deep, 100cm apart in full sun.

When To Plant
Spring

Flowering
Autumn/Winter

When to Sow/Plant
Spring

Soil Type
well drained, sunny position