To name this Anemone Flowering Dahlia ‘Totally Tangerine’ is something of a misnomer: tangerine is but one of the shades in this mesmerising bloom. On closer inspection, each flower is a hypnotising kaleidoscope of colour fusion.
The petals display a medley of rusty terracotta and peachy coral pink, suffused with a golden yellow glow. Captivating not only in colour, but also in form, this anemone flowering dahlia 'Totally Tangerine' unfurls to reveal a collar of flat petals topped by a densely clustered pincushion centre.
A particularly prolific bloomer, and neat and compact in habit, this powder puff dahlia ‘Totally Tangerine’ will soon become a favourite of your late summer borders. Perfect for attracting pollinators to your border or containers.
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 'Totally Tangerine' 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.