Dahlia 'Jessie G'
Dahlia hybridaAn abundantly flowering, beautiful burgundy ball dahlia that holds its colour well in the garden in full sun. A taller variety, 'Jessie G' dahlia offers a thrilling profusion of rich dark maroon flowers to the middle or rear of the border. Long lasting blooms for the garden or cut flower arrangement.
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Dahlia 'Jessie G'
A must for the ball variety dahlia enthusiast, 'Jessie G' dahlia produces its perfectly round flower heads with deep maroon concentric petals on a tall plant that sits well in the mid to rear of the planting scheme. Its stong vertical structure and long lasting spherical flower heads make this dahlia a striking feature in the garden, as well as a wonderful cut flower variety. The velvety deep burgundy blooms add depth and contrast and combine beautifully with grasses for a prolonged display throughout summer and autumn.
All our potted dahlias are cutting grown. Best planted from spring to summer, dahlias will flower in summer and form a tuber over the growing season. Plant dahlias in a sunny position, sheltered from wind, in free-draining, enriched soil. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further flowering. Depending on your climate and soil, dahlias may need to be lifted over winter to prevent rot (if soil is too wet) and to protect them from extreme cold and frost. Young plants may also benefit from being lifted and kept in a pot in a protected place until the following spring, but be careful when digging up as tubers may be small and plants fragile. If overwintered correctly, dahlias provide gardeners with years of stunning flower colour. Plants purchased in autumn can be stored in their pots and kept in a protected place in the garden. They will still require periodical watering, but should be kept on the dry side to avoid rot.