{"product_id":"dahlia-border-autumn-fairy-2-bulbs","title":"Dahlia Border - Autumn Fairy - 2 bulbs","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eAutumn Fairy Border Dahlia – Enchanting Orange Blooms for Every Garden ✨🌸\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eBring a touch of magic to your borders with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eAutumn Fairy Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dazzling variety that bursts into shades of glowing orange. Compact yet showy, this border dahlia is perfect for creating vibrant edges, lively patio pots, or cheerful cut flower arrangements. Its warm tones light up late summer and autumn gardens, adding a fairy-tale glow wherever it blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eFun fact: Dahlia petals are edible and can be used to garnish salads or desserts, adding a playful splash of colour to your table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eWhy Gardeners Love Autumn Fairy Dahlias\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eMagical orange blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e – bold, uplifting, and truly unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eBorder-perfect size\u003c\/strong\u003e – compact growth makes it ideal for edges, pots, and small gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eThrives in the sun\u003c\/strong\u003e – perfectly suited to South Africa’s warm summer conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e💐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eGreat for cut flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e – brings cheerful colour indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003ePollinator-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e – attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eGrowing Tips for South African Gardens 🌱\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well-draining, fertile soil. If your soil is heavy clay, improve it with compost and sand. Mulching helps lock in moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in full sun, though light midday shade in hotter inland regions can help reduce water stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e October – December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 cm deep, with tubers pointing down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm apart for neat, colourful borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 3–4 days for about 10 minutes. Avoid overwatering to prevent tuber rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular feeding with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/hadeco-bulb-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHadeco Bulb Food\u003c\/a\u003e keeps blooms large and vivid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eStake taller stems if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eDeadhead regularly for continuous flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eCut foliage back after yellowing at season’s end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eLift tubers in July if desired, cut stems 5 cm above the crown, and store dry until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eWith its glowing orange blooms and fairy-like charm, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eAutumn Fairy Border Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a must-have for anyone wanting a magical, easy-to-grow burst of colour in the summer-to-autumn garden. 🌼\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e: Asteraceae \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting time\u003c\/strong\u003e: October – December \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time\u003c\/strong\u003e: December - May\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormant\u003c\/strong\u003e: May – August\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifting time\u003c\/strong\u003e: July\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etuberous root\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature heigh\u003c\/strong\u003et: 20-180cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8cm deep. Do not separate the tubers and roots from the clump. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15-40cm apart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Every 3-4 days when planted in the ground for 10 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hadeco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45967971811525,"sku":"6043131V00P-431","price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2294\/4179\/files\/Autumn-Fairy_a914f1c3-5b07-4601-94dc-d8baad924d74.jpg?v=1775656475","url":"https:\/\/ubuntuberg.com\/products\/dahlia-border-autumn-fairy-2-bulbs","provider":"Ubuntuberg Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}