Phytosanitary Certificates are now available for international buyers. We ship Internationally and Australia wide including Tasmania and WA.
Stock: Available
SKU Code: F 440
Family: Asteraceae
Sub-family: Asteroideae
Characteristics: Tuberous perennial 120 cm
Seed per packet: Approx. 50
Seed per gram: Approx. 125
Cactus dahlias are easy to recognize by their dramatic spiky petals and vivid colours. Plants produce large long-stemmed fully double and semi-double flowers with quilled and twisted petals that bloom in late summer to mid autunm.
Superb for cutting.
Adaptable to most well-drained garden soils in a sunny position. Preforms best in sandier soils, lighten heavy clay soils by adding sand.
Grow notes:
Tropical: Winter & Spring
Temperate: Spring to Early Summer
Cold: Spring to Early Summer
Sow: Sow 12mm deep.
For best results sow direct in growing position.
Germination: 14-28 days
Plant space: 50cm
Flowering: 14-16 weeks
Remove spent flowers to encourage dense growth and new flowers.
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.