{"product_id":"dahlia-dinner-plate-kelvins-floodlight-1-bulb","title":"Dahlia Dinner Plate - Kelvin's Floodlight - 1 bulb","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eKelvin’s Floodlight Dinnerplate Dahlia – A Burst of Golden Sunshine 🌟\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eBring pure drama and joy to your garden with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eKelvin’s Floodlight Dinnerplate Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known for its enormous, golden-yellow blooms (up to 25 cm across), this legendary variety has been a favourite in show gardens and cut flower arrangements for decades. Its vibrant colour and sheer size make it impossible to ignore – a true spotlight in any outdoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eIntroduced in the mid-20th century, Kelvin’s Floodlight remains one of the most celebrated yellow dinnerplate dahlias worldwide, admired for its bold character and long-lasting blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love Kelvin’s Floodlight Dahlias\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eShow-stopping size\u003c\/strong\u003e – huge, golden blooms up to the size of a dinner plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e💛 \u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eVivid colour impact\u003c\/strong\u003e – brighten your garden with glowing yellow hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003ePerfect for borders \u0026amp; focal points\u003c\/strong\u003e – creates structure and excitement in beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e💐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eCut flower favourite\u003c\/strong\u003e – long-lasting in vases for cheerful arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eThrives in South African sunshine\u003c\/strong\u003e – heat-loving and vibrant all summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eGrowing Tips for South African Conditions 🌱\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-draining, nutrient-rich soil. If your soil is clay-heavy, mix in compost and river sand. Mulching helps retain moisture during hot weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needs full sun for best performance. In very hot regions, some midday shade prevents stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e October – December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 cm, with tubers facing down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–70 cm apart to allow space for massive blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 3–4 days for 10 minutes. Avoid soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1845\"\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 regularly for strong growth and flower size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eTall stems need staking to support heavy blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003eDeadhead faded flowers to encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eLift tubers in July for storage. Cut stems to 5 cm, dry, and store in a cool, dry space until next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003eWith its dazzling size and glowing golden hue, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eKelvin’s Floodlight Dinnerplate Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e will transform your garden into a vibrant showcase. Plant it this season and let your garden shine! 🌞\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hadeco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45967970107589,"sku":"6052121100P-521","price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2294\/4179\/files\/dahlia-kelvins-floodlight-close-A4-1-scaled_3ea2eef5-f2ed-4fa0-add9-9819e58b6571.jpg?v=1775656440","url":"https:\/\/ubuntuberg.com\/products\/dahlia-dinner-plate-kelvins-floodlight-1-bulb","provider":"Ubuntuberg Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}