Description

Dahlia Ding A Dong is a high visibility dahlia chosen for its vivid two tone colour effect. The blooms open in bright yellow to peachy apricot tones, then show strong, heavily tipped edging in fiery coral red to orange, giving a hot, flame like finish that reads clearly from a distance. This makes it useful in Irish planting where summer colour needs to look intentional in mixed weather and still stand out in busy borders. Irish horticulturists would use it as a feature plant in civic beds, entrance planting and bold commercial schemes, where warm tones lift the palette and complement late season partners. In private gardens it works well in large patio containers and front borders, especially beside pale foliage or grasses that let the colour pop. It also suits cutting gardens, producing standout stems for bright summer arrangements, and regular cutting or deadheading encourages continuous flowering into autumn. Plant after frost risk has passed, in full sun and fertile, free draining soil improved with compost. Water to establish and keep moisture steady through summer, especially in containers. Pinch early tips for branching if desired, stake in exposed sites, feed from bud stage onwards, and deadhead regularly to keep buds forming. Lift and store tubers frost free after the first frosts for reliable replanting.