Dahlia 'Edinburgh'

Dahlia 'Edinburgh' is a classic and vigorous decorative dahlia. It is highly regarded for its striking two-tone blooms, featuring rich crimson-purple petals with crisp, brilliant white tips.

Key Characteristics

• Flower Type: Decorative dahlia with fully double, rounded blooms approximately 10-15cm in diameter.
• Height: Typically reaches between 90cm and 100cm.
• Flowering Period: Produces an abundance of flowers from July through to the first frost.
• Usage: Ideal for garden borders, large patio containers, and as long-lasting cut flowers.
• Hardiness: Tender (H3 rating); tubers must be lifted and stored in a frost-free place during winter or heavily mulched in mild areas.

Planting Advice

• Timing: Plant tubers indoors from March to get a head start, or move directly into the garden from May to June once the risk of frost has passed.
• Position: Prefers full sun in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil.
• Depth & Spacing: Plant tubers approximately 10cm deep and space them 45-60cm apart.
• Care: Taller stems may require staking for support, and regular deadheading is essential to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season.