Dahlia 'Akita'

J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D

• Mature Height 100cm
• Mature Spread 50cm
• Plant Spacing 50cm

• Planting Plant at a depth of approx 10cm.
• Soil Type Light, fertile, moist but well drained soil.
• Pruning Deadhead as needed to prolong growth.

In areas where there is extreme cold, dig up dahlias and store in a cool peat over the winter. Apply a high potash fertiliser every few weeks in the summer to help growth and they can be dead headed when necessary.A wonderful Dinner Plate Dahlia that produces giant dark-crimson to red flowers with light yellow and white at the centre of each petal. Height 100-120cm.Dahlia tubers can be planted 10cm deep in fertile well drained soil, outdoors in spring when the frost has disappeared. They prefer to be in a sunny location and spaced at approximately 45cm apart.