The Eefje dahlia is a plant that develops magnificent flowers from July to the first frost. Its raspberry red petals surrounded by a white collar with pinkish accents and a yellow eye in the middle delight with a real depth. The simple form of the flowers and compact appearance of the presented dahlia works perfectly in larger pots and on a patio. It is one of the best dahlia varieties for the naturalistic plantings and cut flower. A rich 100 to 110 centimetres tall tuft wonderfully fills garden or allotment space. Dahlias are plants that are valued and grown by many people. This incredible species can adorn flower beds and more sophisticated arrangements. It belongs to the best plants for growing in charming colourful rows along fences and around terraces. Presented unique dahlia can become a main, attention-attracting point of you arrangement.

Dahlias are not too demanding when it comes to the soil. They usually grow well even in average garden soil. A too moist and compact soil might prove to be an obstacle in dahlia cultivation as the bulbs might quickly fall to a disease. In such a case, enriching the site with compost or manure, or mixing the soil with garden soil proves to be an effective solution.

Dahlia is a perennial that should be excavated before the winter. After removing the excess soil off the rootstock it should be stored in a cool place in containers filled with peat or sawdust.

Each package contains 1 piece of first choice Eefje dahlia rootstock. Basic growing instructions and key plant facts were printed on the packaging label.

• Variety: Eefje
• Use: ornamental - garden, planters, cut flower
• Growth form: compact, bushy
• Flower colour: raspberry red with white and pink accents
• Vegetation form: perennial
• Site: moist, compact soil
• Bulbs: 1
• Height: 100 to 110 cm
• Flowering period: July - October
• Wintering in the ground: no