An exceptional dahlia, 'Honka Surprise' stands out with its captivating star-shaped beauty. Each unique dark pink almost red bloom melts towards the yellow centre and offers a haven for pollinators through the flowering period of mid summer to the first frosts.
A striking and colourful, a conversation piece in any garden, this sweetly scented Dahlia 'Honka Surprise' grows to between 60-80 cm. Cut and display as single stems in tiny bud vases to marvel at the intricately formed blooms.
de Jager's top size, top quaility dahlia 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.
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A luxurious, purple dahlia, Decorative Dahlia 'Thomas A. Edison’ bears bountiful, rich velvet blooms over several months. Petal edges lighten at their borders, making the opulent blooms look breathtaking when backlit with sunshine.
The huge flowerheads are impactful, both in the garden and in flower arrangements. Tall, sturdy stems hold the fully-double flowers proud and upright in the border. Grows to a height of 100 cm.
A wonderful dahlia for cutting and adding a vivid ruffle of texture to large-scale displays. Combine decorative dahlia 'Thomas A. Edison' with gemstone colours, such as ruby, amber and amethyst for a rich display.
de Jager's top size, top quality dahlia tubers are supplied polythene bags, in which they may be safely kept until planting time, stored in a cool place.
Orders for Summer Flowering Bulbs & Plants will be sent from mid March to late April.
We use Whistl for deliveries and our ordering process allows you to provide special instructions such as leaving in a safe place should you happen to be out when your bulbs are delivered or if you require a different delivery date.
Should you have any other order requirements other than those listed please contact us on 01622 840229 before placing an order.
Current charges per order are as below and exclude VAT.
| UK Mainland, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland | £ 6.95 |
