{"product_id":"dahlia-decorative-nepos-1-bulb","title":"Dahlia Decorative - Nepos - 1 bulb","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"228\"\u003eNepos Dahlia – Romantic Pink Blooms for a Dreamy Garden 🌸\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eBring soft romance and charm into your garden with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eNepos Decorative Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its perfectly formed pink petals, brushed with delicate shades of blush, create blooms that look almost too exquisite to be real. This variety is adored for its elegance, making it a favourite for cut flowers, wedding bouquets, and show-stopping borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eFun fact: Dahlia petals are edible! Add them to salads or desserts for a whimsical and colourful garnish straight from your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love Nepos Dahlias\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eRomantic pink blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e – soft, feminine flowers that uplift any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eCut-flower favourite\u003c\/strong\u003e – ideal for bouquets, weddings, and table décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e – thrives in South Africa’s summer conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e🌞 \u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eSun-kissed beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e – rewards with vibrant, long-lasting flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e💫 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eExtended flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e – blooms from December through to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eGrowing Tips for South African Gardens 🌿\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well-draining soil enriched with compost. For clay-heavy soil, add sand and organic matter. A layer of mulch will conserve water and protect roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dahlias love full sun, but in the Highveld or very hot regions, light midday shade will help reduce water stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e October – December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 cm deep with tubers pointing down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1595\"\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=\"1646\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply water every 3–4 days for around 10 minutes. Adjust during heatwaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regularly feed with a bulb fertiliser such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/hadeco-bulb-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHadeco Bulb Food\u003c\/a\u003e to encourage stronger stems and more prolific flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eStake taller plants to support large blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003ePinch back shoots for bushier growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eRemove side buds to encourage larger central flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003ePromptly discard any plants showing mottled or stunted foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eDormancy \u0026amp; Lifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dahlias rest from May to August. In July, cut stems back to 5 cm, lift tubers carefully, and store in a dry, cool spot until replanting in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003eCreate a soft, romantic garden with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003eNepos Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e – elegant, timeless, 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. Do not separate the tubers and roots from the clump. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15-40cm apart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\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":45967970238661,"sku":"6016565100P-165","price":105.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2294\/4179\/files\/dahlia-nepos-2-1.jpg?v=1775656445","url":"https:\/\/ubuntuberg.com\/products\/dahlia-decorative-nepos-1-bulb","provider":"Ubuntuberg Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}