Dahlia 'Sylvia'

Dahlia 'Sylvia' is a popular and prolific ball dahlia known for its cheerful, glowing blooms and architectural form. Its warm tones make it a standout choice for both garden borders and professional floral arrangements.

Key Characteristics

• Flower Type & Colour: A classic ball-shaped dahlia featuring perfectly rounded blooms in a warm, radiant orange to soft coral. The petals curve back to create a neat, spherical form approximately 8-11cm in diameter.
• Stems: Unique bronze or deep brown stems provide a striking contrast against the deep green foliage and the bright blooms.
• Height: Reaches a mature height of 80cm to 1 metre (approx. 32-40 inches).
• Flowering Period: A generous bloomer that provides a "sunlit amber" glow from July until the first frosts of autumn.
• Usage: Highly regarded as a long-lasting cut flower due to its strong, straight stems. It is also well-suited for middle-to-back border placements.

Cultivation and Care

• Position: Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It requires fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
• Planting: Plant tubers 10-15cm deep in spring (March to May). Space plants about 50-60cm apart.
• Maintenance: Pinch out growing tips when the plant reaches 30cm tall to encourage bushier growth and more flowers. Taller plants may require staking in windy locations.
• Overwintering: These are half-hardy perennials; lift the tubers in late autumn after the foliage is blackened by frost and store them in a cool, dry, frost-free place until spring.