Dahlia Border
Dahlegria Bicolore
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50-60cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
50-60cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlegria Bicolore is a unique masterpiece... Not only are the flowers a sight to behold, with their divine red colour and yellow-tipped petals, but the foliage is just as impressive! Deep red, almost black foliage and stems support masses of delightful blooms.
Perfect in pots, or as a border plant - they are small in stature (only around 50cm in height) but pack an incredible punch... flowering with profusion all season long!
- 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.
