Dazzling looks and tropical tones make Single Flowered Dahlia ‘Star Wars’ a bold and brilliant choice to adorn summer containers with colour. Rich dark finely cut foliage, adds an interesting dimension to this spectacular compact dahlia and shows the exotic-looking blooms at their best.
Petals appear two-tone with soft mango shades merging into bright coral-red. The abundant blooms are rich in nectar and attract a host of pollinators when they flower from July until the end of autumn.
Petite in height at 30 cm, yet bushy and floriferous, dahlia ‘Star Wars’ is perfect for pots and planting near the front of a colourful garden border. Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
de Jager only supplies the highest quality, top size tubers. These single flowered dahlias arrive in 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.