Belle of Barmera Dahlia Plant

Belle of Barmera Dahlia brightens your garden with its stunning 8-10 inch blooms, featuring loosely twisted petals that shift from apricot and coral to rich raspberry and rose pink, like a sunset in motion. This captivating variety blooms steadily from midsummer to frost, its ever-changing colors—swayed by weather and light—standing tall on dark stems amid lush foliage, perfect for borders, containers, and dazzling cut arrangements.

And this beauty keeps the show electric. It pumps out those textured, vibrant blooms all season with fearless flair, thriving with just a sunny spot and a bit of care. Heat? It glows through it like a warm dusk. Pests and deer? They spot this radiant stunner and skedaddle, outshone by its bold harmony.

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant tubers when soil reaches 60°F. Space them 4-6 inches deep with crown up and roots down

Soil Preparation:

• - Prefers well-drained, fertile soil

Watering Specifics:

• - Wait until green sprouts emerge from the soil before watering
• - Then water deeply 2-3 times per week, and daily if plants are in containers

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use fertilizers with a lower nitrogen count; half the amount of nitrogen relative to phosphorus and potassium (lower N on NPK ratio)
• - Fertilize every 2-3 weeks for containers and every 3-4 weeks for soil grown plants

Pruning and Training:

• - Pinch back the main shoot to encourage branching and more flowers
• - Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering

Additional Pest Management:

• - Inspect regularly for pests like aphids, slugs, and snails

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Protect plants from early frosts with mulch or fleece covers to extend the flowering season

Overwintering:

• - After frost has turned the foliage brown, dig up tubers and store them over the winter
• - Clean tubers and let them dry for a few days in a frost-free location, then store in cool, dry place in slightly moist peat moss or sand