Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'
Dahlia 'David Howard'

Dahlia 'David Howard'

Dahlia 'David Howard'

1 tuber — £4.55

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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025

Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
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Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
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Description

Get the garden glowing this summer with the help of Dahlia 'David Howard' and its toasty ember hues. Sultry dark foliage makes a searing contrast with the lip-smacking marmalade orange blooms of this summer sizzler! From British breeding, this decorative variety was discovered by the Suffolk nurseryman David Howard, who happily gave it his own name. This bronzed beauty owes its near-black foliage to its well-respected parent, Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'. Now you know its credentials, you’ll see why it has a reputation for performance and quality. In fact, once it starts to flower, Dahlia 'David Howard' goes on and on until late autumn.  With so many blooms, you will never be short of cut flowers!  

There’s nothing subtle about Dahlia 'David Howard' – but that’s the point really! Its lava-like shades smoulder on hot, balmy days, bringing a blaze of colour to ignite fading late summer borders. Perfect for tropical planting schemes or a dazzling focal point on the patio. Flourishing on any well drained soil, this hardworking dahlia is a keeper – be sure to store it in a frost free place in winter for a repeat display the following year. 

Key features

  • Good for cutting

  • Comes back every year

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • Packed in paper bags

  • Low maintenance

  • May need winter cover

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Dahlia 'David Howard'

  • Flower colour

    Orange

  • Tuber size

    1

  • Established height

    70cm-1m

  • Established spread

    30-50cm

  • Plant spacing

    5 tubers per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Dark green, near-black

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Half hardy

  • Years to establish

    1st year

  • Sunlight

    Full sun
    Partial shade

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Large containers
    Borders
    Gravel gardens
    Coastal gardens
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens
    Cut flower gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Multipurpose compost
    Loam-based compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    No

  • Mouse resistant

    No

  • Rabbit resistant

    No

  • Deer resistant

    No

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

  • Orders placed until 29 February 2025
    You can expect your order in February/March 2025

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
    You can expect your order in March/April 2025

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

Dahlias in 60 seconds

Dahlias like full sun and a free-draining soil, and should be lifted and stored in winter, or at least protected with peat or straw. Dahlia flowers can range from 5 to 25cm in diameter and those magnificent larger-flowering dahlias might appreciate a little extra support with canes!

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