DAHLIA 'Moonfire'
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DAHLIA 'Moonfire'
Dwarf form. Bronze foliage and single, orange-yellow flowers with a red centre
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Very suitable for containers -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, earwigs, slugs, powdery mildew, mosaic virus -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Orange
Orange-yellow -
Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals -
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
80cm (32in) -
Spread
50cm (20in)
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TuberousEarly-flowering dwarf bedding type. Flowers to 8cm (3in) across
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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