Dahlia 'Richards Fortune'
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Description
This is such an eye-catching and vibrant Dahlia. It is one of the increasingly popular anemone-flowered varieties. In mid- to late summer, the buds of Dahlia 'Richards Fortune' emerge into pink daisy-like flowers with a much darker centre, before fully opening into an all-over intense lilac. Then, if you look closely, you'll see the merest hint of glistening white on the tips of the petals in the tightly-packed central boss. When open, the blooms of Dahlia 'Richards Fortune' are around 10cm across. They'll make a beautiful display in sunny borders, or deep patio containers. Flowers will keep appearing until the first frosts of autumn. At the peak of its flowering, the plant is around 1m tall.
The recently-introduced Dahlia 'Richards Fortune' makes an impact from a distance and, when you're drawn in for a closer look, you won't be disappointed. The intensity of its colour, combined with the inner and outer petals…there are just so many details to take in! It has been known for this type of dahlia to fool many a gardener into thinking they are looking at a completely different flower, including Zinnia or Echinacea—and you can see why. Oh, and it is also great as a cut flower, for stunning arrangements indoors.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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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 'Richards Fortune' (Anem)
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Flower colour
Lilac pink
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Tuber size
1
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Established height
70cm-1m
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
5 tubers 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
Wildlife 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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Dahlia 'Richards Fortune' is half hardy, which means that it should be kept frost free over winter and during spring.
For best results, start your dahlia tubers in temporary pots in a
greenhouse in March or April to grow on to transplant outside later in the season—this will give them a head start.Alternatively, you can plant the Dahlia 'Richards Fortune' tubers directly outside in May.
Plant with the stump of last year's stem facing upwards. The tuber should be fully submerged but with the stump just below the soil surface.
Plant one tuber per 8-10" pot if growing on during spring. When
planting outside, space the tubers around 30-50cm apart from each other. Compact varieties don’t need so much space.Water-in thoroughly after planting and continue to water regularly once in full growth, but only when the soil appears to be nearly dry.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2026
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2026Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in April 2026Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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