Description

Dahlia Lindsay Michelle delivers bright two tone colour with a cactus flower shape. The blooms show golden yellow through the centre and base, shifting into stronger colour with pink tipped petals that give a lively finish. The spiky cactus form adds movement and reads clearly at distance, which suits both retail gardens and public facing planting. For home gardeners, it performs strongly in large patio containers and in sunny borders, and it cuts well for bright summer arrangements. Biodiversity note: cactus forms are often more about show than nectar access, so strengthen overall biodiversity by adding nearby pollinator friendly singles. Plant after frost risk in full sun and free draining soil improved with compost. Water evenly, stake if exposed, feed from bud stage and deadhead regularly. Lift and store tubers frost free after the first frosts.