Dahlia 'Yellow Hammer'
Dahlia hybrida 'Yellow Hammer'A striking dark foliage plant, this dahlia creates contrast in the garden, even before the soft buttercup yellow flowers appear from late spring through summer. A stunning addition to the garden and perennial border. Divide in winter when the first leaf buds are visible.
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Dahlia 'Yellow Hammer'
First introduced to gardeners in 1966, this dark-leaved garden dahlia has been popular in gardens ever since due to the contrast and diversity of both foliage and flowers. Attractive to bees and beneficial insects, the dark foliage makes this plant an excellent addition to the garden, whether in full flower or not.
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.