{"product_id":"dahlia-great-hercules-tubers-uk","title":"Dahlia 'Great Hercules'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNamed for a legendary strongman, \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Great Hercules' has a surprisingly gentle side. Its enormous decorative flowers unfold in warm apricot and mellow bronze-orange, with delicate pink undertones that become more noticeable as the petals open. Look closely and the broad, slightly twisted petals are far from uniform, their softly ruffled edges giving each flower a wonderfully relaxed, tousled appearance. The blooms typically reach around 18–20cm across, making them impressively large without looking heavy or rigid. Held above fresh green foliage on tall, sturdy stems, they appear from midsummer until the first autumn frosts. Growing to around 100–120cm, \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Great Hercules' brings generous proportions to the border, while its beautifully subtle colouring keeps everything in harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Great Hercules' a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil and sturdy support for those substantial flowerheads. Its peachy tones look particularly lovely alongside deep plum salvias, coppery grasses and creamy dahlias, where the large blooms can be admired without competing for attention. The long stems also make \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Great Hercules' an excellent cut flower, whether gathered into loose garden bouquets or displayed individually in a simple vase. Water during dry weather and pick or deadhead regularly to encourage new flowers well into autumn. Start tubers under cover in spring or plant outside once frost has passed, then lift and store them somewhere frost-free in colder UK gardens. \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Great Hercules' proves that strength and softness can make a rather beautiful partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 tuber","offer_id":60223505432960,"sku":"DAHGREHER1TU","price":5.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 tubers","offer_id":60223505465728,"sku":"DAHGREHER3TU","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 tubers","offer_id":60223505498496,"sku":"DAHGREHER6TU","price":29.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/dahlia-great-hercules-4.jpg?v=1793098037","url":"https:\/\/www.farmergracy.co.uk\/products\/dahlia-great-hercules-tubers-uk","provider":"Farmer Gracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}