November tip: To prevent rot or frost damage over winter, lift the tubers from the soil (the swollen root that looks a bit like a sweet potato) and store in a cool, dry place over winter. This is optional if you can ensure they’ll be frost-free in the soil and won’t get waterlogged.
- Latin name
- Dahlia
- Type
- Hardy herbaceous perennial
- Final height
- 0.75m
- Final width
- 0.3m
- Situation
- Full sun
- Flowering months
- Jul-Sep (red)
- Can it be multiplied
- Division or softwood cuttings
- Edible
- No
- Toxic
- None reported (humans); can be toxic to pets
- Bee friendly
- Yes
- Plant care tip
- Deadhead to prolong flowering. Makes a great cut flower