{"product_id":"dahlia-cactus-colour-spectacle-1-bulb","title":"Dahlia Cactus - Colour Spectacle - 1 bulb","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"219\"\u003eColour Spectacle Cactus Dahlia – A Firework of Orange Blooms 🌟\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eLight up your garden with the breathtaking \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eColour Spectacle Cactus Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its bold, spiky petals unfurl in brilliant shades of glowing orange, creating a fiery burst that feels like a celebration in bloom. Whether brightening up a summer border or stealing the spotlight in a vase, this variety is pure garden drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eDid you know? Dahlia petals are edible. Add them to salads or desserts for a splash of vibrant, natural colour that’s as playful as it is surprising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love Colour Spectacle Dahlias\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eDramatic orange blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e – a radiant burst of colour for months on end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"864\"\u003ePerfect for cut flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e – long, sturdy stems make arranging easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eGarden standout\u003c\/strong\u003e – adds structure, height, and wow-factor to borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e🌞 \u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eLoves South African summers\u003c\/strong\u003e – thrives in warmth and sunshine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e🍃 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eLong flowering season\u003c\/strong\u003e – from December to May, keeping your beds alive with colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eGrowing Tips for South African Gardens 🌿\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well-draining soil. If your garden has heavy clay, mix in sand and compost to improve texture. Mulching helps retain moisture and keeps the soil cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is ideal, though in the Highveld, a little midday shade reduces stress during peak summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e October – December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 cm deep with tubers pointed down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 cm apart for airflow and healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 3–4 days for around 10 minutes. Increase during very hot spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a quality bulb fertiliser (like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/hadeco-bulb-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHadeco Bulb Food\u003c\/a\u003e) regularly for stronger plants and larger blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003eStake tall stems to protect against wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003ePinch back growth to encourage bushier plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003eFor show-stopping flower size, thin side buds to allow one main bloom to dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003eWatch for yellowing or mottled leaves – remove any affected plants quickly to prevent disease spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eDormancy \u0026amp; Lifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e From May to August, dahlias go dormant. Cut stems back to 5 cm in July, lift tubers carefully, and store them in a dry, cool place until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003eMake your garden a stage and let the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003eColour Spectacle Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e perform in full glory – bold, bright, and unforgettable. 🌟\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. 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