{"product_id":"ja-dahlia-ad02","title":"Dahlia AD 02 Tubers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e AD 02 produces warm salmon-red flowers with a deeper coloured centre, bringing rich summer colour to borders and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis compact garden dahlia forms bushy plants that flower continuously from midsummer until the first autumn frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 90cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e salmon red with darker centre\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to October\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e AD 02\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e AD 02 forms neat bushy plants with strong stems that carry bright salmon-red blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe flowers feature a darker central tone which adds depth and contrast to each bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis variety is suitable for garden borders, patio containers, and cut flower planting where its warm colouring stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegular deadheading encourages the plant to continue producing fresh blooms throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e plants contribute to late-season wildlife planting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides pollen for visiting insects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong flowering period supports pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdds diversity to wildlife-friendly summer borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant alongside other nectar-rich perennials to extend food sources for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Dahlia AD 02\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSunny garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMixed perennial beds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCut flower gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePatio containers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCottage garden planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant in groups to create a fuller display of colour during the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStart tubers in spring in 15–20cm pots using lightly moist compost.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition the crown at or just above the compost surface.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlace pots in a warm, bright location such as a greenhouse or conservatory.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep compost moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncrease watering as growth develops.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant outdoors once frost risk has passed, usually in late May.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpace plants about 50cm apart in sunny, fertile soil.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf starting tubers early is not possible, store them frost-free and plant directly outdoors in early May.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinch out the tips of young shoots in late June to encourage bushier plants and more flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e AD 02\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWarm salmon-red flowers with darker centre\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompact plant suitable for many garden spaces\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong flowering season from summer to autumn\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood for borders, containers, and cutting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReliable summer colour in sunny gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want dependable colour through the summer months, \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e AD 02 offers bright flowers and a tidy plant habit suited to borders and patio planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"1 Tuber","offer_id":57516492030339,"sku":"JA-D1064","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Tubers","offer_id":57516492063107,"sku":"JA-D1064x10","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Tubers","offer_id":57516492095875,"sku":"JA-D1064x100","price":359.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/AD02-can-use-768x1024.jpg?v=1773145633","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/ja-dahlia-ad02","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}