Description

Seedlings Dahlias – Cactus Mix delivers a wide genetic spread of spiky, starburst-style blooms in colours ranging from fire tones (red, orange, yellow) through pinks, purples, blends and occasional bicolours. Cactus dahlias are known for their narrow, pointed petals, giving dramatic texture and movement — ideal for bold mixed borders, statement beds, cut-flower rows and late-summer show plantings. No two plants are alike, making this mix perfect for gardeners who love variety and surprise. Flowering from mid-summer to the first frost, this mix provides long-season colour and structure. While cactus forms are more double (therefore not peak pollinator plants), freshly opened blooms still draw hoverflies and bees, especially when used within a biodiversity-conscious planting scheme alongside open-centred companions like Cosmos, Scabiosa, Verbena bonariensis, Rudbeckia, Salvia and single-form dahlias. Plant in full sun with fertile, free-draining soil, feed regularly for high bloom count and stake taller forms early. Excellent for Irish borders, hotel displays, public beds, allotments, cutting gardens and mixed perennial schemes where texture and variation matter.