{"product_id":"dahlia-decorative-mixed-30211031","title":"Dahlia Seeds 'Decorative Mixed'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColourful mix of double and semi-double dahlias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFantastic late summer colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDahlia ‘Decorative Mixed’ is a fabulous mix of big double and semi-double dahlias in sensational colours. Tall and impressive in borders or large containers, they provide superb late summer colour and make gorgeous cut flowers. Pick or deadhead them regularly to keep them flowering for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost fill a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/potting-propagation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eseed tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with moist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/seed-compost\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eseed compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Sow seeds thinly over the surface and lightly cover them with a little more compost. Place in the warmth, 15–20°C and keep moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant 5cm apart into trays of potting compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out when risk of frost has passed. Allow 45cm between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDahlias can be prone to Botrytis on foliage so remove lower leaves regularly. Lift plants at the end of the season and allow to go dormant indoors before replanting the following year after spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":40909474005043,"sku":"30211031","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/3021-1031-Dahlia-Imp-Decorative-Mixed-from-Unwins.jpg?v=1663252661","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/dahlia-decorative-mixed-30211031","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}