Back to the catalogueFlowerDahliaDahlia pinnataMore infoFact sheetA tuberous plant with flowers in a great range of shapes, sizes and colours, from simple forms to highly intricate structures.CategoryFlowerCare levelModerateSowing / repottingSpringHarvest / best momentSummer to autumnIdeal spotGardens, large pots, borders, sunny courtyards and high-impact floral displays.dahliageometric flowertuberintense colourscreativityabundant floweringCareNeeds sun, fertile soil and regular watering without waterlogging. Tall varieties may need staking. Removing dead flowers extends the display.Culinary usesCulinary use is not recommended in the Growers catalogue without verifying variety and cultivation.Did you knowFrom a seemingly plain tuber comes a flower of great complexity, a reminder that our potential can take many forms.WarningsMay cause digestive upset if eaten and sensitivity in some pets. Keep it ornamental.More Flower plantsFlowerKalanchoeKalanchoe blossfeldianaEasyFlowerWax begoniaBegonia semperflorensEasyFlowerBougainvilleaBougainvillea glabraModerateFlowerSafflowerCarthamus tinctoriusModerate
