{"product_id":"dahlia-decorative-red-2-bulbs","title":"Dahlia Decorative - Red - 2 bulbs","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eRed Decorative Dahlia – Fiery Blooms That Steal the Show ❤️🌼\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eSet your garden ablaze with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"248\"\u003eRed Decorative Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its bold, velvety petals and perfectly rounded form, this dahlia is pure drama in bloom. Loved for centuries, dahlias were once prized in Aztec culture for their edible tubers and symbolic meaning of strength and creativity. Today, the red variety still carries that powerful message – passion, energy, and unforgettable beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eWhy Gardeners Love Red Decorative Dahlias\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e🌺 \u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eIntense colour impact\u003c\/strong\u003e – vibrant red blooms that captivate at first glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e🌞 \u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"768\"\u003ePerfect for South African summers\u003c\/strong\u003e – thrives in warm, sunny gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e💐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eExcellent cut flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e – bring fiery beauty indoors for arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eReliable bloomers\u003c\/strong\u003e – flower prolifically from December through May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eGarden drama made easy\u003c\/strong\u003e – tubers are hardy and simple to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eGrowing Tips for South African Gardens 🌱\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in rich, well-draining soil. Mix compost into clay-heavy ground for best results. Add mulch to conserve moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loves full sun, though light midday shade can reduce water needs in very hot regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e October – December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 cm, with tubers placed flat and eyes facing upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 3–4 days for around 10 minutes. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/hadeco-bulb-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHadeco Bulb Food\u003c\/a\u003e every few weeks for stronger stems and fuller blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eStake taller stems to prevent drooping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003ePinch back early shoots for bushier plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eRemove side buds to encourage one large, dramatic flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eDeadhead regularly to extend flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eLift tubers in July, cutting stems back to 5 cm. Store in a cool, dry spot until the next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003eBring home the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eRed Decorative Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e and enjoy a garden filled with passion, colour, and life – from summer right through to autumn.\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\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Hadeco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45967968600261,"sku":"6019840V00P-814","price":145.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2294\/4179\/files\/dahlia-eclat-1-e1658485694143_598c17a8-29dc-4346-b26d-b72dd7660182.jpg?v=1775656391","url":"https:\/\/ubuntuberg.com\/products\/dahlia-decorative-red-2-bulbs","provider":"Ubuntuberg Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}