Dahlia 'Star Wars'

Dahlia 'Star Wars' (part of the 'Dark Angel' series) is a compact, single-flowered variety highly valued for its striking bronze-flushed foliage and dazzling, yellow-centred, multi-coloured blooms in shades of peach, pink, and apricot. It is a fantastic choice for pots, containers, and attracting pollinators.

Key Characteristics

• Flower Type & Colour: A single (daisy-like) dahlia, known for its open flowers with petals in glowing shades of peach, pinkish-orange, and apricot around a vibrant yellow centre.
• Foliage: Features distinctive, dark green leaves with a bronze or purple tinge that provides a dramatic backdrop for the colourful flowers.
• Height: A compact, petite variety, typically growing to approximately 30cm (12 inches) in height.
• Flowering Period: Prolific blooming occurs from July to September, and often until the first autumn frosts.
• Usage: Ideal for pots, containers, and the front of mixed beds/borders due to its small stature. Its open flowers are excellent for attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Cultivation and Care

• Position: Prefers a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil.
• Planting: Plant tubers around 12-15cm deep in late spring after the risk of frost has passed.
• Maintenance: Requires regular watering, especially in dry periods. - Deadheading spent blooms will encourage continuous flowering.
• Overwintering: As the tubers are half-hardy, in colder areas they should be lifted and stored in a cool, dry, frost-free location over winter.