{"product_id":"dahlia-border-bluesette-2-bulbs","title":"Dahlia Border - Bluesette - 2 bulbs","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eBluesette Border Dahlia – A Burst of Pink Elegance for Your Garden 🌸✨\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eBluesette Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a border favourite, producing enchanting pink blooms that shimmer with soft elegance. Compact in habit yet bold in beauty, it brings a joyful charm to garden beds, borders, and containers. This variety lights up the garden from summer into late autumn, making it a reliable performer season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eDid you know? Dahlia petals are edible and often used to garnish salads, adding both colour and a subtle crunch to your plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love the Bluesette Dahlia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eVivid pink blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e – creates an instant show-stopper in beds or pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"824\"\u003ePerfect for borders\u003c\/strong\u003e – compact size keeps planting neat and striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eSun-loving\u003c\/strong\u003e – thrives under South Africa’s bright summer skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e💐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eCut flower delight\u003c\/strong\u003e – brings long-lasting beauty indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003ePollinator-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e – attracts butterflies and bees to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eGrowing Tips for South African Gardens 🌱\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in fertile, well-draining soil. Improve clay-heavy ground with compost and sand. A layer of mulch helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers full sun. In hotter regions, light midday shade helps reduce water demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e October – December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 cm deep, with tubers pointing downward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm apart for an even border display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep watering every 3–4 days for around 10 minutes is ideal. Avoid soggy conditions to prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/hadeco-bulb-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHadeco Bulb Food\u003c\/a\u003e regularly to encourage strong growth and vibrant blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eStake taller stems if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eRemove spent blooms to extend the flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eAt the end of the season, cut back yellowing foliage and lift tubers in July if storing. Keep them dry and cool until replanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003eWith its showy pink blooms and border-perfect growth, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eBluesette Border Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a garden treasure that delivers joy and colour long into the season. Plant it once, and it will enchant you year after year. 🌸\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hadeco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45967971483845,"sku":"6045757V00P-457","price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2294\/4179\/files\/dahlia-bluesette-single-A4-scaled.jpg?v=1775656473","url":"https:\/\/ubuntuberg.com\/products\/dahlia-border-bluesette-2-bulbs","provider":"Ubuntuberg Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}