{"product_id":"ja-dahlia-richards-fortune","title":"Dahlia 'Richard's Fortune' Tubers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Richard's Fortune' is a vibrant anemone-flowered dahlia known for its striking purple and pink blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe daisy-like flowers feature a raised central cushion of petals that deepens in colour as the blooms mature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 80–100cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–60cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10cm across\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e purple to lilac-pink with darker centres\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e midsummer to first frost\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 'Richard's Fortune'\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Richard's Fortune' produces bushy plants with dark green serrated foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuring summer, the plant develops purple buds that gradually open into anemone-style flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe blooms feature:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOuter petals forming a neat daisy-like ring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA densely packed central cushion of petals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe centre begins rich pink before maturing into deeper lilac-pink tones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA subtle white edging on the inner petals adds detail and contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe flowers appear continuously from mid-summer until the first autumn frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis variety also produces excellent stems for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e flowers support pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowers attract bees and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides nectar during summer and autumn\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdds diversity to wildlife-friendly planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant with other late-season perennials to support pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Dahlia 'Richard's Fortune'\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSunny garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMixed perennial beds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCut flower gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarge patio containers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe compact height makes it suitable for borders or container displays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStart tubers indoors in spring if frost risk remains.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant in fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMove plants outdoors once frost danger has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpace plants about 45–60cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeadhead regularly to encourage more blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinching out early shoots helps produce bushier plants with more flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Richard's Fortune'\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnemone-style purple and pink flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong flowering season\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent cut flower variety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompact bushy plants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReliable summer garden colour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want a colourful and long-flowering dahlia, \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Richard's Fortune' provides vibrant blooms and dependable performance from summer into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"1 Tuber","offer_id":57516495339907,"sku":"JA-D1445","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Tubers","offer_id":57516495372675,"sku":"JA-D1445x10","price":41.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Tubers","offer_id":57516495405443,"sku":"JA-D1445x100","price":379.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Image_coming_soon_286114a3-e8f5-4a3b-8bd1-038d2c09eccb.webp?v=1767358606","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/ja-dahlia-richards-fortune","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}