{"product_id":"dahlia-kees-verkade-tubers-uk","title":"Dahlia 'Kees Verkade'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePainted in generous strokes of red over glowing apricot-orange, \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Kees Verkade' looks as though an artist has been at work among the flowers. Each fully double bloom is a lively arrangement of broad, overlapping petals, with yellow and golden-orange showing between vivid scarlet markings. The colouring varies beautifully from petal to petal: some are boldly striped, others seem dipped in red, and a deeper, tightly gathered centre adds to the effect. Reaching up to around 18cm across, the decorative flowers bring plenty of colour without losing their natural, slightly playful character. \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Kees Verkade' is named after a celebrated Dutch sculptor, which makes its painterly appearance all the more delightful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Kees Verkade' a place where its warm colours can glow among late-summer planting. It looks particularly good beside plum-coloured salvias, cream dahlias and airy ornamental grasses, while its sturdy stems make it excellent for cutting. At approximately 1m tall, \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Kees Verkade' has enough height for the middle of a generous border, especially when several tubers are planted together. Choose a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil, add support early and water well in dry spells. Pick flowers when fully open for a vase, or deadhead regularly to encourage another flush. From midsummer until the first frosts, \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Kees Verkade' brings a bright, expressive finish to the season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 tuber","offer_id":60231723811200,"sku":"DAHKEEVER1TU","price":5.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 tubers","offer_id":60231723843968,"sku":"DAHKEEVER3TU","price":13.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 tubers","offer_id":60231723876736,"sku":"DAHKEEVER6TU","price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/dahlia-kees-verkade-1.jpg?v=1793623003","url":"https:\/\/www.farmergracy.co.uk\/products\/dahlia-kees-verkade-tubers-uk","provider":"Farmer Gracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}