Dahlia Mystics (Four colours)
Plant Details
Dreamer: The luxurious deep mahogany foliage is the perfect backdrop for the pale pink and magneta flowers from summer onwards.
Enchantment: Beautiful dark brown, almost black foliage creates a delightful foil for the pale pink and soft yellow flowers from summer onwards.
Illusion: The sumptuous dark black foliage is the perfect foil for the sunshine yellow flowers from summer onwards (image featured)
Spirit: The eye catching dark foliage is the perfect backdrop to attractive apricot coloured flowers from summer onwards.
Month Available: July
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Multi-coloured
Suitable For Wildlife: Bees
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Season of Interest: Summer, Autumn
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Protect from frost
Main Attribute: Summer to autumn flowering
Height / Spread: 120cm x 60cm (4ft x 2ft)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
I find it easier to grow these in pots and then just move the whole thing into a warm dry place for winter.
Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders
Pests and Diseases: Various but unlikely
Plant Care: Deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms.
Care and Time: Medium - summer
Warning: None
Benefits: Bright colour, foliage interest, long flowering period, attracts bees
History: The Mystics range have been bred for their bright flowers and dark foliage.
EU Rights: EU Plant Variety Rights apply. Propagation without a license is illegal.