Dahlia Anemone

Blue Bayou

*Available August through to December*
$11
  • 70-90cm

  • 5-10cm

  • Full Sun

Blue Bayou Dahlia is a free flowering variety that is an absolute Bee magnet.

Its unusual, yet attractive form will turn heads! Vibrant lavender outer petals, with beautiful red/purple within (our photo doesn't do this beauty justice!)

They are ideal for cut flower arrangements.

Growing to a height of around 90cm.

This vase-worthy beauty offers that special touch to your Summer garden - flowering prolifically, it's a sure winner!

 

- The best time to plant Dahlias here in NZ is September or October, but can be planted anytime from mid August through to late December.

- Dahlias love sun ,so choose a nice sunny spot in your garden. Ideally a spot that gets at least 4 hours of full sun a day.

- Dahlias will grow in almost any soil, but prefer well drained loamy soil conditions.

- Prepare the ground a few weeks before planting by digging over the soil thoroughly and adding a little well rotted compost and an application of general fertiliser.

- Before planting the tubers, apply stakes (for larger varieties) staking after planting damages roots and tubers.

- Plant your Dahlia tubers about 5-10cm deep and about 50cm apart with the eye facing upwards. Water well and keep moist being careful not to over-water.

For a full overview of how to plant Dahlias visit our Gardeners Guide.

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