Dahlia 'Jennifer Mary Ellen'
Orders placed until 29 February 2027
You can expect your order in February/March 2027
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2027
You can expect your order in March/April 2027
Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2027
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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on orders over £50
Standard delivery £3.99
on orders under £50
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Delivery to Northern Ireland
Standard delivery £6.99
on orders under £50
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Description
Since its introduction in 2021, Dahlia 'Jennifer Mary Ellen' has fast become a firm favourite for its sumptuous, showy flowers and sultry dark bronze foliage. Its double, waterlily-form flowers are rich plum red with deep purple undersides and centres, giving them an intense, two-tone look. To see the dark and alluring Dahlia 'Jennifer Mary Ellen' truly pop, mix it with brighter colours from a similarly strong, jewel-like palette. Think vivid oranges and reds such as the pompom Dahlia 'Cornel Brons' and the single Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff', with the brilliant purple of Verbena bonariensis thrown in for a striking contrast. Not a pastel in sight!
Plant Dahlia 'Jennifer Mary Ellen' in groups of five or more for greatest visual impact. Dahlias are half-hardy and in most UK winters will need some form of protection from the cold and wet. Many gardeners lift and store the tubers in a frost-free environment, while others prefer to leave them in the ground with a thick layer of insulating mulch.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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May need winter cover
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Dahlia 'Jennifer Mary Ellen'
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Flower colour
Purple, red
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Bulb size
1
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Established height
1-1.2m
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
5 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Half hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Orders placed until 29 February 2027
You can expect your order in February/March 2027Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2027
You can expect your order in March/April 2027Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2027
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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