{"product_id":"fothergills-dahlia-pompon-mixed-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Dahlia Pompon Mixed Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Dahlia x hortensis, a premium, structurally advanced color-selected strain within the genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Half Hardy Perennial, growing rapidly from an early spring sowing to flower heavily in its very first year, while developing underground tubers that can be overwintered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntricate Honeycomb Blooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Bears an abundance of perfectly spherical, fully double flower heads. The petals naturally roll inward to create a fascinating, highly symmetrical honeycomb architecture that immediately draws the eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrilliant Kaleidoscope Palette:\u003c\/b\u003e Delivers a breathtakingly diverse color mix, showcasing rich shades of deep velvet red, bright pink, sunny yellow, crisp white, glowing orange, soft lavender, and rich bicolors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStately Tall Border Framework:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally forms a robust, multi-branched, and elegant upright framework reaching a mature height of 90cm (36in). It provides a magnificent structural element when planted in drifts through the middle or back of sunny borders, cottage gardens, or cutting patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eElite Cut Flower Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e Widely considered the gold standard for cut flower enthusiasts; the exceptionally rigid, sturdy stems and durable, weather-resistant globe blooms hold up beautifully in water, allowing you to create elegant, long-lasting bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e Despite their tight double structure, these vibrant blooms act as an excellent visual attractant, drawing honeybees, bumblebees, and butterflies into your garden throughout the summer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Start seeds indoors from February to April by sowing on the surface of good quality, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Lightly cover the seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite or compost. Maintain a warm, consistent indoor temperature of 15–20°C for rapid germination. Position in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting Out \u0026amp; Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Once seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out into individual pots. Grow them on in cooler but frost-free conditions, hardening them off gradually before planting out into their final garden positions in late May or June, once all risk of spring frost has safely passed. Space plants roughly 40–50cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture, Nutrition \u0026amp; Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Dahlias are hungry plants that thrive in rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Incorporate plenty of organic matter or well-rotted manure into the planting area. Because this variety reaches 90cm, it is highly recommended to stake the plants early to support the heavy weight of the summer blooms. Water deeply and regularly, and feed weekly with a high-potash liquid fertilizer once buds begin to form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeadheading \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Pinch out the central growing tips of young plants early on to encourage a bushier habit with more stems. Deadhead faded blooms regularly to stimulate a non-stop succession of fresh flowers. After the first sharp autumn frost blackens the foliage, the underground tubers can be lifted and stored in a cool, dry, frost-free shed to replant the following spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57562682261887,"sku":"FTG-47019","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Dahlia_Pompon_Mixed_Seeds.webp?v=1779199321","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-dahlia-pompon-mixed-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}