{"product_id":"dahlia-little-swan-tubers-uk","title":"Dahlia 'Little Swan'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite flowers against almost-black foliage make \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Little Swan' a particularly elegant addition to the summer garden. Its delicate, open blooms have a wonderfully natural character, with gently pointed white petals that curve backwards at their tips, revealing fine pinkish-grey veins and a bright golden-yellow centre. The contrast is quite extraordinary, especially against the deeply divided leaves in rich burgundy-purple, which appear almost black in certain light. Each flower measures around 7cm across, with an accessible centre that visiting bees and other pollinators are quick to appreciate. Growing to just 40–50cm, \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Little Swan' has a neat, bushy habit, carrying its graceful flowers above the dark foliage. Small in stature but full of personality, \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Little Swan' brings a beautifully considered contrast to summer planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact proportions make \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Little Swan' especially appealing for patio containers, where those striking leaves provide interest even between flushes of flowers. Try it alongside lavender-blue salvias, lime-green foliage or soft pink cosmos, allowing its white blooms to brighten the planting. Several plants grouped along the front of a border create an equally lovely effect, particularly in a naturalistic or wildlife-friendly garden. Give \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Little Swan' a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil, watering regularly during dry spells. Removing faded flowers encourages a generous succession of fresh blooms from midsummer into autumn, while its naturally compact growth generally requires no support. With such a beautiful balance of delicate flowers and dramatic foliage, \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Little Swan' proves that elegance doesn't need to be complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 tuber","offer_id":60231770243456,"sku":"DAHLITSWA1TU","price":6.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 tubers","offer_id":60231770276224,"sku":"DAHLITSWA3TU","price":17.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 tubers","offer_id":60231770308992,"sku":"DAHLITSWA6TU","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/dahlia-little-swan-2.jpg?v=1793106449","url":"https:\/\/www.farmergracy.co.uk\/products\/dahlia-little-swan-tubers-uk","provider":"Farmer Gracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}