Floral and Stem
African Sunset
African Sunset
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A slightly more vibrant and bigger growing dahlia than its counterpart African Sunrise!
African Sunset is a striking small, informal Decorative, flower are produced on a small growing plant that has almost black new growth that lightens to a dark green over the course of the season.
We found it had reasonable stem length and good vase life for us and with its more compact growing habit makes it great for the garden as well as a cut.
Tends to produce limited tubers so this will be available in our spring releases
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DETAILS
Dahlia Tubers vary in size and appearance anything from the size of a AAA battery has enough store to perform and grow a healthy plant.
TIPS
Once you receive your tubers, you can continue to store them in a dark cool place until planting.
When planting, plant in a well drained location in full sun. Plant tubers horizontally, with the eye facing upwards at about 10cm deep and cover with soil.
Typically you do not need to water your dahlia until they have about 3 sets of leaves but in the case of dry growing conditions some moisture maybe required.
SHIPPING
Shipping of all tubers will commence in late September to early October once eyes are visible to ensure tuber viability.