Description

Dahlia Alfred Grille is a premium dinnerplate variety chosen for huge blooms in warm, flattering tones that range through apricot, peach and soft salmon. Irish horticulturists use these colours in refined late summer borders, hotel planters and event led planting because the palette looks curated and photographs well. It also sits comfortably alongside creams, blush pinks and lavender tones for a calm scheme. In private gardens, this is best treated as a feature dahlia. Plant it where the size can be appreciated, near seating areas or in large containers by entrances. For cutting, it produces standout stems for vases and bouquet work, and regular cutting encourages ongoing bloom production. Because the flowers are heavy, good staking is needed in Irish wind, and consistent feeding keeps the plant productive. Plant after frost risk in full sun and fertile, free draining soil improved with compost. Keep moisture steady, stake early, feed from bud stage onwards and deadhead regularly. Lift and store tubers frost free after the first frosts for reliable replanting.