Dahlia 'Edinburgh' (Decorative)

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Decorative dahlias combine bold flower size with a balanced, rounded form, making them some of the most versatile garden and cutting dahlias for late-season colour.

Dahlia 'Edinburgh' is a bold decorative variety with rich purple petals tipped white, creating a dramatic bi-colour effect that stands out brilliantly in late summer planting.

The flowers are full and symmetrical, carried on sturdy stems above a neat, bushy plant that performs well in borders and provides striking stems for cutting.

Grow it in a sunny, sheltered site with fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, planting after the last frosts for the strongest start.

Feed and deadhead regularly through the season to keep flowers coming, then lift and store the tubers before severe winter cold.

Botanical name Dahlia 'Edinburgh'
Flower colour Purple with white tips
Tuber size Grade I
Established height 90 cm
Established spread 45–50 cm
Plant spacing 4–5 per m²
Leaf colour Green
Habit Upright, bushy
Life cycle Tender perennial
Flowering period July–October
Hardiness Half hardy
Suitable for Borders, cut flowers

Where to Plant:

Choose a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Dahlias thrive in warmth and perform best where they receive plenty of light and good air movement.

How to Plant:

Start tubers under cover in spring or plant out once frosts have passed. Set the crown just below the soil surface, spacing plants well so stems have room to develop. Add support early for taller varieties and improve soil with compost before planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry spells and feed through the growing season to support repeat flowering. Deadhead often to keep new buds coming, and lift tubers after the first frost in colder areas for frost-free winter storage.

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Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Good for cutting

£4.79 £2.87

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