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DAHLIA 'Moonfire'
Dwarf form. Bronze foliage and single, orange-yellow flowers with a red centre
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Orange - orange-yellow -
Height - 80cm (32in) -
Spread - 50cm (20in)
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Tuberous - early-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) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - 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 -
Flower Shape - Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus-rich
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Copper Tape
Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
Only £7.50
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