Description

Dahlia TopMix Purple gives deep colour in a compact, tidy plant that performs well in containers and borders. Its single flowers have an open centre, making pollen and nectar accessible and giving it real pollinator value compared with many fully double dahlias. This makes it a practical choice for wildlife friendly planting in Irish gardens and public schemes. It performs reliably in cool inland sites, adapting well once established and tolerating the cooler, wetter spells typical of the Irish climate. It is a dependable unit for repeated blocks, edging runs and container lines where uniform height and steady flowering are needed. Purple is valuable for anchoring planting, and it creates clear contrast beside apricots, yellows and whites, helping large beds read strongly at distance. It works well in patio pots and the front of borders, pairing neatly with ornamental grasses, salvias and pale flowering companions. Plant after frost risk in full sun and free draining soil improved with compost. Keep moisture steady, feed from bud stage.