{"product_id":"dahlia-maria-strella-tubers-uk","title":"Dahlia 'Maria Strella'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom soft apricot to rich coral-red, \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Maria Strella' brings a beautiful progression of colour to every flower. Its broad, gently cupped outer petals open in warm peach and salmon-orange, surrounding a tightly gathered centre of deeper coral and raspberry-red. The contrast is particularly striking as the flowers unfold, revealing layer upon layer of neatly arranged petals. Some blooms lean towards glowing orange, while others develop a richer pinkish-red colouring, giving the plant a naturally varied appearance. Measuring around 10–15cm across, the rounded decorative flowers have a wonderfully full shape, with enough detail to reward a closer look. \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Maria Strella' carries its colourful blooms above fresh green foliage, creating a generous display from midsummer well into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose warm, blended shades make \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Maria Strella' a lovely companion for purple salvias, bronze grasses and creamy dahlias, bringing a little depth to softer planting combinations. Its beautifully shaped flowers are equally appealing in a vase, where the contrasting coral centres add interest to loosely gathered summer bouquets. Growing to approximately 90–120cm, \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Maria Strella' enjoys a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil and a little support for its upright stems. Water thoroughly during dry spells and pick flowers regularly to encourage fresh buds throughout the season. For a particularly lovely effect, plant several together and allow their different shades of orange and coral to mingle. \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Maria Strella' brings warmth and colour to the garden in a beautifully natural way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 tuber","offer_id":60231966065024,"sku":"DAHMARSTR1TU","price":5.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 tubers","offer_id":60231966097792,"sku":"DAHMARSTR3TU","price":13.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 tubers","offer_id":60231966130560,"sku":"DAHMARSTR6TU","price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/dahlia-maria-strella-00.jpg?v=1793624349","url":"https:\/\/www.farmergracy.co.uk\/products\/dahlia-maria-strella-tubers-uk","provider":"Farmer Gracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}