Description

Bio Dahlia Akita is a strong organic line for customers who want big summer performance with a cleaner growing story. Dahlias are one of the best value summer tubers because they keep flowering from mid summer into autumn, and they suit everything from cottage borders to modern container schemes.

The flowers are bold and showy, with a full, layered look that reads well from a distance and also works well in the vase. In the garden, Akita is best used as a feature plant in groups, or repeated through a border to create rhythm and continuity. It pairs naturally with salvias, verbenas, echinacea, ornamental grasses and late season perennials, giving a long season display that still looks fresh in September.

Plant after the risk of frost has passed, in full sun and fertile, free draining soil. Improve Irish soils with compost, and avoid waterlogged pockets. Water to establish and keep moisture steady during active growth. Pinch early tips for a bushier plant, deadhead regularly to keep buds coming, and feed through summer for best continuity. In autumn, lift tubers after frost, dry them and store frost free for replanting next year.