Description

Dahlia Autumn Fairy is selected for late season colour that looks natural in Irish planting as summer transitions into autumn. The blooms typically sit in warm apricot, peach and soft orange tones, sometimes deepening toward rosy or bronze notes depending on light and stage. This makes it useful for large schemes where the brief is to keep beds looking rich and finished in August and September, especially alongside grasses and seed heads. For home gardeners, it is an easy way to extend border interest and it performs strongly in large patio containers. It cuts well for harvest style bouquets and late season arrangements. As a fuller flower type, pollinator access may be limited compared with single dahlias. Balance the planting with nectar rich companions nearby such as echinacea, sedum, or achillea. Plant after frost risk in full sun and free draining soil improved with compost. Stake if exposed, feed from bud stage, deadhead regularly, and lift tubers after the first frosts for storage.