Dahlia April Heather is a charming collarette dahlia with delicate pale yellow-apricot petals surrounding a creamy white inner collar. Its soft, harmonious colouring gives the blooms a refined and elegant appearance. This variety was first introduced in 2008 by J. Shaw of Australia.
Height: 100cm - 120cm
Width: 40cm - 45cm
Flowering Period: June – November
Type: Tender Perennial
Common Name: Dahlia
Latin Name: Dahlia
Group/Species: Collerette
Aspect: Full Sun
Good for cut flowers: No
Dahlia April Heather
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Planting Dahlias in Pots: In Spring pot up dahlia tubers, around 5cm – 10cm deep and place somewhere with sufficient sunlight and frost-free. Avoid over watering. Pinch out growing tips at 20cm and plant out after last frosts.
Planting Dahlia in Ground: Alternatively plant straight into the ground after the danger of frosts has passed. Around 5cm – 10cm deep. Ensure the area around the dahlia tuber is not compact and has good drainage. They prefer to be in a sunny location and spaced at approximately 45cm apart.
Growing Dahlia from Seeds: Dahlia seeds should be sown between February and April undercover. Sow 0.5cm deep in trays of moist compost. Place in a warm position, about 15-20°C (60-68°F). Keep moist but avoid overwatering. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant to deeper trays or individual small pots. Grow on in cooler, but frost-free location. Gradually harden off young plants before planting out after the risk of frost has passed.
