Dahlia Tartan
Good for cutting
Loved by pollinators
Hand packed in paper bags
Half Hardy, may need
winter protection
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Description
"Wow!" This is the exclamation made by everyone who catches sight of Dahlia 'Tartan' for the first time. Its large flowerheads bring wonder and jollity to the garden. Dahlia 'Tartan' is a unique dinner-plate dahlia. Its flowers comprise long, wavy petals in shades of deep, luscious blackcurrant (almost black at the centre), and pure bright white, providing an amazing contrast. Flowers may be as much as 20cm across, and they are accompanied by fresh green foliage and stems. The first blooms may start to open from June (depending on when planted, and the weather), and can continue until October. Plants reach a height of 100-120cm.
Dahlia 'Tartan' is the perfect choice for a mixed flower border, or a patio container; the huge flowerheads make this dahlia an eye-catching choice. It is also ideal for the allotment or cutting garden, as dahlias make superb cut flowers for the vase!
Details for Dahlia Tartan
Colour:
Dark blackcurrant-red + white
Height:
100-120cm / 40-48"
Planting season:
Spring
Flowering time:
Summer
Botanical name:
Dahlia 'Tartan'
Light requirements:
Partial shade / full sun
Soil moisture:
Average
Naturalising:
Poor
Perennial:
Yes
Planting & Care
- Plant your dahlia tubers in spring and grow on in frost-free conditions or plant straight outside after risk of frost has passed
- Grow in borders or containers in full sun
- Plant the tubers 15-20cm deep
- Space the tubers about 30-50cm apart
- Plant with the new shoots or 'eyes' facing upwards
- Water-in after planting and keep hydrated while in growth
Read more in our planting guide
Delivery schedule
- Orders placed before 1 March 2022
You can expect your order in March 2022 - Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2022
You can expect your order in April 2022 - Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2022
You can expect your order within 10 business days
See our full shipping & delivery schedule
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