Dahlia - Downham Royal - Deep burgundy accent, reliable for bouquets - Tuber - 1 pc

Dahlia 'Downham Royal' is a classic pompon variety with perfectly spherical flowers in a deep burgundy shade. One of its greatest strengths is its remarkable lasting quality - the small, very densely arranged petals form a compact flower head that keeps its shape beautifully throughout the season. The plant reaches a medium height, which makes it exceptionally versatile. Planted in the middle of a border, it brings a strong, dark accent that will please the eye unfailingly from July to October.

Planting time

Plant the tuber from April to May.

Planting depth

The recommended planting depth is 5-7 cm.

Spacing

Plant 40-50 cm apart.

Height

This variety reaches 80-90 cm.

Flowering period

Flowers from July to October.

Overwintering

This plant is not frost-hardy and needs to be lifted for winter.

Use

Suitable for mixed borders and for creating contrasting combinations with light-coloured varieties. It is also suitable for cutting - the stiff stems and long-lasting flowers look good in bouquets. It can be planted singly or in groups, where it creates a cohesive, intense block of colour.

Why buy from GardenSeedsMarket?

GardenSeedsMarket offers carefully packed tubers of good quality, so the plants remain in good condition.

Quantity

The pack contains 1 tuber. The label includes basic growing information.