Dahlia Pom Pom
Burlesca
MAX OF 1 TUBER PER PERSON.
Due to limited numbers, we've had to limit Burlesca to 1 tuber per person... sorry!
Dahlia Burlesca
Burlesca forms neat, rounded blooms in a beautiful blend of dusky rose, peach, apricot and muted purple. The tightly rolled petals often show several shades at once, giving the flowers a soft, antique appearance that works beautifully in mixed arrangements. A productive variety with long stems and an especially useful flower size for picking.
Height: Approx. 90–110cm
Flower size: Approx. 5–7cm
Type: Pompon
Flowering time: Summer through to autumn
Position: Full sun
Best for: Cutting gardens, borders and the vase
- 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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90-110cm
5-10cm
Full Sun