The 'Apricot Star' dahlia attracts attention in the second half of summer. Flower-strewed plants constitute a stunning garden decoration. The semi-spherical blooms that sit atop tall stems consist of needle-shaped, elongated petals. The subtle light pink of the petal tips gradually transforms to the light yellow centre of the flower. The large, 15 centimetres wide flowers sparkle in the sun. The 'Apricot Star' dahlia blooms abundantly from July to the first colder days of autumn. You can use the 90 to 120 centimetres long stems as durable and attractive cut flowers.

Dahlia should be planted on sunny or only partially shaded situations. The appropriate exposition to sunlight is crucial for the healthy development and bright, saturated colour of the flowers. Due to the relatively substantial height and the frailty of the stems, we do not recommend growing dahlia on windy spots. Staking of the flower-carrying stems might be necessary. Dahlia requires neutral or slightly acidic soil that is rich in nutrients, permeable, and constantly moist. Plant dahlias every 50 to 60 centimetres. Put the tuberous roots about 5 to 10 centimetres deep from April to June.  Dahlia requires watering during extended periods of drought. Its wilted flowers should be removed.  Dahlia reacts well to fertilization with manure, compost, and mineral fertilizers.

Dahlia roots stocks cannot winter in the ground and must be dug out in autumn. Trim the stem first and then gently excavate the rootstock. Place the rootstocks in boxes that should be then stored in a dry room with a temperature between 2 and 4?C. Cover the rootstock with sand or peat for even safer storage. If you detect loss of firmness or wrinkled surface on the rootstocks, you can moisten them slightly.

Each package contains 1 piece of the first choice rootstock of the 'Apricot Star' dahlia. Basic plant growing instructions can be found on the package.

• Variety: Apricot Star
• Use: ornamental - garden, cut flower
• Growth form: erect, bushy
• Flower colour: light pin k and yellow
• Vegetation form: perennial
• Flower type: large, up to 15 cm wide
• Site: sunny or partially shady; permeable, constantly moist, nutritious soil with a neutral or slightly acidic reaction
• Bulbs: 1
• Height: 90 to 120 cm
• Flowering period: July - October
• Planting period: April - June
• Planting depth (cm): 5 to 10 cm
• Planting distance (cm): 50 to 60 cm
• Wintering in the ground: no