Dahlia Downham Royal
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Dahlia 'Downham Royal', a striking ball variety distinguished by its flawlessly spherical, completely double blooms in rich tones of deep magenta to royal purple, will add a regal flare to your garden. From midsummer until the first frost, its ball-shaped blooms add structure and striking colour to cutting gardens and borders, making it a reliable and stunning classic.
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. To extend flowering, stake tall stems and deadhead often. After the first frost, lift and store tubers in cooler regions. For a sumptuous, harmonious arrangement perfect for any garden, pair with silver-foliage plants or delicate pink cosmos.
Supplied as a bare root tuber.
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The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
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To plant them, dig a hole at least 20-30cm square and around 20-30cm deep for each one. Cover the base of the hole with 10cms of compost, or manure and give it a good dousing with a full watering can and then plant the dahlia at a depth of 15cms. You may need a stout stake, not just a bamboo cane, to support each plant and it is a good idea to knock this in first and then place the plant by its side. Plant in a sunny spot and keep moist yet well-drained. It will need to be lifted in winter - once the foliage dies back simply dig it up and store in a cool, frost free location.