{"product_id":"dahlia-top-mix-red-2-bulbs","title":"Dahlia Top Mix - Red - 2 bulbs","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eRed Topmix Dahlia – A Bold Splash of Summer Colour ❤️🌼\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eSet your garden alight with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eRed Topmix Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compact beauty that bursts into bloom with striking scarlet petals and sunny yellow centres. Perfect for borders, pots, and pathways, these cheerful blooms bring energy and warmth all summer long. Their vibrant colour makes them a standout both in the garden and as cut flowers indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eFun fact: Dahlia petals are edible, making them a quirky and colourful garnish for summer salads and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love Red Topmix Dahlias\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e❤️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eBrilliant scarlet blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e – bold, eye-catching, and uplifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eCompact and bushy habit\u003c\/strong\u003e – perfect for pots, containers, and edging beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eSun-loving\u003c\/strong\u003e – thrives in warm South African summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"984\"\u003ePollinator magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e – loved by bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eContinuous flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e – a lively display from December right through May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eGrowing Tips for South African Gardens 🌿\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers fertile, well-draining soil. Improve heavy clay by adding sand and compost. Mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun. In hotter inland areas, partial midday shade helps reduce water stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e October – December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant tubers 8 cm deep, eyes facing upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm apart for a full, lush effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 3–4 days for around 10 minutes. Avoid waterlogging to prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular feeding with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/hadeco-bulb-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHadeco Bulb Food\u003c\/a\u003e encourages strong stems and brighter flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eDeadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eStake taller plants if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eCut back yellowing foliage at season’s end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eLift tubers in July if desired, cutting stems 5 cm above the crown. Store tubers dry until replanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eWith its dazzling red blooms, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eRed Topmix Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e is perfect for anyone wanting to add a splash of bold colour to their summer garden. Easy to grow and always rewarding. 🌼\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":45967969550533,"sku":"6034040V00P-340","price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2294\/4179\/files\/Dahlia-Topmix-red.jpg?v=1775656422","url":"https:\/\/ubuntuberg.com\/products\/dahlia-top-mix-red-2-bulbs","provider":"Ubuntuberg Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}