Dahlia Manhattan Island, 5 pcs

The whimsical-looking decorative Dahlia Manhattan Island is yellow in colour in the heart, turning red at the tips of the petals. Can bloom for months, and is also very suitable as a cut flower for the vase, and certainly also suitable for planting in pots for the balcony or terrace.

Dahlias are planted in early spring, after frost. If night frost is expected after planting, it is best to cover the dahlias to keep them frost-free. Plant them about 15 cm. deep, with the thick roots downwards, such that the remainder of last year's stem is just covered with 2 to 3 cm of soil. Also give them some water immediately. They can grow in a semi-shaded spot, but they prefer a sunny spot for abundant flowering.

Dig up the tubers at the end of summer and store the tubers in a cool, frost-free area.