{"product_id":"dahlia-nicholas-tubers-uk","title":"Dahlia 'Nicholas'","description":"\u003cp\u003eApricot, peach and a little unexpected coral-red give \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Nicholas' a wonderfully distinctive colour palette. Its generously layered decorative flowers open in warm shades of peachy orange, with delicate golden-yellow streaks running along the petals and deeper reddish markings tucked towards their bases. As each bloom unfolds, the broad, gently twisting petals reveal a beautifully relaxed shape, almost reminiscent of a waterlily. The colours vary subtly with the light, sometimes appearing soft salmon-pink, sometimes a much richer coppery orange. Reaching around 14–15cm across, the flowers have plenty of presence without looking overly formal. \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Nicholas' carries its glowing blooms above fresh green foliage on sturdy, dark-tinged stems, bringing warmth and colour to the garden from midsummer into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose beautifully blended shades make \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Nicholas' especially appealing for cutting, with flowers that look lovely alongside cream dahlias, dusty pink cosmos and deep purple salvias. In the garden, try planting it among airy ornamental grasses, where its softly coloured blooms can catch the afternoon sunshine. Growing to around 90–120cm, \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Nicholas' appreciates a sunny, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil, with support for its flowering stems. Water during dry spells and pick regularly to encourage fresh buds throughout the season. The long, strong stems are particularly useful for bouquets, while the changing colours bring a natural sense of variety to every arrangement. \u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Nicholas' makes late summer look particularly inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 tuber","offer_id":60239541600640,"sku":"DAHNIC1TU","price":5.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 tubers","offer_id":60239541633408,"sku":"DAHNIC3TU","price":13.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 tubers","offer_id":60239541666176,"sku":"DAHNIC6TU","price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/dahlia-nicholas-00.jpg?v=1793789174","url":"https:\/\/www.farmergracy.co.uk\/products\/dahlia-nicholas-tubers-uk","provider":"Farmer Gracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}