Description

Dahlia Souvenir dEte is chosen for a warm, sophisticated palette that looks premium in both large schemes and smaller gardens. The blooms typically sit in apricot to peach shades with salmon warmth, giving a late season colour that pairs naturally with ornamental grasses and autumn light. This dahlia performs strongly near patios and in large containers where watering and feeding can be controlled. It cuts well for softer bouquets and harvest style arrangements, and regular deadheading keeps blooms coming into autumn. Note that  fuller dahlias can be less accessible to pollinators than singles. Strengthen biodiversity by adding nectar rich companions nearby. Plant after frost risk has passed in full sun and fertile, free draining soil improved with compost. Keep moisture steady, stake if exposed, feed from bud stage onwards, deadhead regularly and lift tubers after the first frosts.