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Dahlia 'Mel's Orange Marmalade'
We have now sold out of this variety, but would recommend the following alternatives: 'Indian Summer' and 'Jescot Julie'. More
| 1 tuber 229297-1 | £4.50 |
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| 3 tubers 229297-3 | £10.50 |
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We have now sold out of this variety.
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Super-tastic shape and colour, the ideal punctuation mark with dark, rich varieties – and whites. It's a must-have for us dahlia fanatics.
Our dahlias:
- are first class, healthy tubers – the largest and best you can buy.
- come with full planting, spacing and cultivating instructions for beginner gardeners
- tubers should be potted up when they arrive and be kept in a light, frost-free place until the frosts are over and then be planted into the garden.
| Genus | Dahlia |
| Variety | Mel's Orange Marmalade |
| Group | Cactus |
| Type | Tender Perennial Tuber |
| Common Name | Dahlia |
| Border Position | Middle |
| Soil Type | Acid, Chalky, Fertile, Clay, Neutral |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Moist but Well-drained |
| Height | 1m (39in) |
| Spacing | 75cm (30in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Pot them up undercover March or early April. Place them in a light, frost-free place and keep the compost moist. |
| Care Tips | Support with a stout stick, tie in every couple of weeks. Pick or dead-head regularly to prolong flowering. In the south you can mulch deeply and overwinter them in the ground. |
| Flowering | July - November |
| Vase Life | Change the water regularly and add a dash of cider vinegar or bleach as you do. |
| Harvesting | Flower production - 4 to 5 months |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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Delivery
Bulb Delivery - When in stock, outdoor bulbs are normally despatched within 2-3 working days. During the busy months of February and September/October, it can take up to two weeks for delivery, due to the number of orders being processed. Please note, we despatch all of our orders in the order they were placed.
Click here to find out more information about our delivery rates and times.
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