Dwarf Dahlias Starsister Crimson

Dahlia Starsister Crimson is a flashy little number. The deep crimson petals have a spot of white at their tip. The blooms open freely for weeks on end.
Easy to grow, Dwarf Dahlias are bright and vibrant, just perfect for adding some easy colour to your garden or pots. Dwarf Dahlias do not require staking. They are long flowering, lush and compact.
Plant your Dwarf Dahlias in a sunny spot, they need around six hours of sun a day to flower well. Morning sun is best. Dwarf Dahlias are suitable for growing in both garden beds or large pots.
Plant Dwarf Dahlias into humus rich, moist, well drained soil. We recommend digging a well rotted cow or sheep manure though the soil prior to planting. Plant the tuber around 10-cm deep. Allow for good air flow between the plants.
You don't need to water Dwarf Dahlias in, just keep them moist during active growth. Add a slow release Tomato fertiliser in early summer and some Sulphate of Potash, then mulch for best results.
Dwarf Dahlias flowers are excellent for cutting, and last well in a vase. By cutting the flowers you will also encourage more blooms. When you cut the flowers, do it in the morning before the sun has a chance to wilt them. Cut the stems so there are at least two leaves, this prunes the plant back far enough to encourage more flowers and a bushy growth. Any flowers left on the plant should be removed as they brown in a similar method to encourage more blooms.
Dwarf Dahlia tubers don't really need to be lifted if the soil is well drained and you don't live in areas where the soil will freeze. But they should be dug and divided every so often to keep them flowering at their best.
Dahlias were discovered in Mexico in the 1700's. They were named after the Swedish botanist, Anders Dahl.

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