Dahlia Anemone
Blue Bayou
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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