Anemone Flowering Dahlia 'Inca' adds drama and interest with velvet petals burnished in fiery red which curl around a darker, smouldering deep red centre, evoking embers of an eternal flame.
The flowers measuring 12 cm seem alive, vibrant against summer’s backdrop, offering a bold reminder of resilience. Each bloom invites admiration, as if whispering, “stand tall and burn bright.”
Attracting bees, butterflies and pollinators, anemone-flowering dahlia ‘Inca’ height of 90 cm makes it a perfect choice for garden borders and pots, flowering for months on end.
They thrive in rich soil, and an application of well rotted manure is most beneficial for these powder puff dahlias.
de Jager's Dahlia Anemone Flowering 'Inca' top size, top quaility tubers are supplied polythene bags, in which they may be safely kept until planting time, stored in a cool place.
To grow Dahlias, select a sunny spot with well-drained soil, and dig a 30 cm deep hole.
Plant the tuber 10 cm below the soil surface, spacing multiple tubers 45 cm apart, or 90 cm for taller varieties.
Water consistently, maintaining moist but not saturated soil and protect new shoots from slug damage with eco-friendly methods. Feed plants during the blooming period with liquid plant food.
Provide support for stems which will reach 60-90 cm tall depending on variety. Enjoy spectacular blooms from late summer until first frosts. Cut or deadhead the flowers regularly for a continually flourishing display.
Once blooming has finished, cut back foliage before lifting, drying and storing the tubers in peat-free substitute, in a frost-free place until the following spring.