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Dahlia Ball Hot Shot

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Introducing the Dahlia Ball Hot Shot, a stunning addition to any garden with its vibrant red blooms that boast exceptional form and colour. Ball dahlias are characterised by their slightly flattened top and petals arranged in a beautiful spiral pattern, creating a striking visual display.

These dahlias thrive in both full sun and partial shade, making them versatile for gardens, pots, and containers alike. Expect blooms approximately 120 days after planting, with regular deadheading ensuring continuous flowering from summer through autumn.

Renowned for their long-lasting displays and excellent vase life, dahlias are cherished favourites for cut flower arrangements, adding beauty and elegance to any indoor setting.

Choose Dahlia Ball Hot Shot to bring enduring beauty and vibrant colour to your garden, and enjoy the delight of its stunning blooms throughout the seasons.

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Description

Envision perfectly shaped, colourful orbs atop lush green stems, and you have the Ball Dahlia. These beauties produce a profusion of tightly packed, round blooms reminiscent of vintage floral decorations. Their structured shape provides a striking contrast to more whimsical garden elements, making them ideal for both formal and cottage garden settings.

When planting dahlias in pots, choosing a pot with good drainage is important to prevent waterlogging. A pot at least 30cm in diameter is ideal for giving the tubers enough room to grow.

Successfully cultivating dahlias is very feasible in suitable climates. While dahlias prefer cooler climates, they can also thrive in temperate and tropical regions, depending on the variety. Generally, dahlia flowers are more likely to bloom in climates with mild frosts or without heavy frosts.

If you reside in one of Australia’s frost-prone regions, you can aid your dahlias’ growth by relocating them during winter and storing them in a dry area. For those in hot climates, it can be advantageous to plant dahlia tubers in a garden section that receives ample morning sunlight and afternoon shade.

While dahlias often thrive when left undisturbed for years, it’s advisable to lift and separate them every second winter, particularly if your soil tends to remain damp during winter, which can lead to tuber rot. It is best to store them in a cool, dry place until the following spring.

When lifting, take care to prevent the tubers from drying out completely. Covering them with soil or sawdust can help prevent this. When dividing your tubers, ensure that each division retains some of the old stem, as this is where new growth will emerge from.

In springtime, it’s advisable to remove the smaller side shoots, preserving only one central flower at the apex. This strategy fosters the optimal growth of the central flower, as it can thrive without the competition for resources from other budding flowers. Additionally, spring is an opportune moment to unearth dahlia tubers and separate them into individual units, making sure each possesses viable eyes, then patiently await their sprouting. Upon observing the emergence of a shoot, it’s time to plant them, and once six pairs of leaves have developed, trimming off the top bud is recommended.

Dahlias can be prone to pests like aphids and spider mites, and diseases such as powdery mildew. Natural methods, like introducing beneficial insects, can be effective. For severe infestations, a pesticide might be necessary. Always follow manufacturer guidelines if using chemicals and consider the impact on your garden’s ecosystem.

Supplied as a dormant tuber.

Additional information

Price Code

C – Orange Pack

Botanical Name

Dahlia

Quanity in Pack

1 Tuber

Flowering Time

Autumn, Summer

Planting Time

Plant from September onwards

Growing Height

100-120cm

Planting Depth

10-20cm

How to Plant

Plant the tuber around 10cm deep, with the growing tip a little under the soil surface facing up, and then water them in well. If you’re looking to plant a few of them, it is important that you are planting dahlia tubers at a density of around 60cm apart. This will allow them space to grow.

Soil

Dahlia tubers flourish in well-drained, organic-rich, neutral, or alkaline soil. Adding lime to acidic soils can be highly beneficial. Ensure the soil maintains good drainage while retaining moisture for optimal dahlia growth.

Watering

Except in very dry conditions, water your dahlias lightly until the plants have grown to around 15cm high, as an excess of water can cause the tubers to rot before they’ve had an opportunity to grow.
Once your dahlias have reached over 15cm, it is important to keep the soil moderately moist, watering them once or twice a week. Be cautious not to over-water, as this can lead to rot. Wilted leaves often indicate under-watering.

Prunning

Begin by pinching off the top set of leaves when the plant reaches a height of about 30–40 cm. This practice encourages branching. Throughout the season, consistently deadhead spent flowers by trimming them back to the next set of leaves, ensuring the plant remains neat and encouraging continuous blooming.
As autumn approaches and the plant enters dormancy, trim back the stems to about 15 cm above the ground. This prepares your dahlias for a healthy resurgence in the next growing season.
Dahlias thrive when regularly picked, so removing spent flowers will stimulate further blooming.
In cooler areas, mulch to protect from frost once plants become dormant. This will help extend their flowering season.

Fertilising

Dahlias benefit from regular feeding. Use a potash-rich fertiliser to prolong flowering.

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