Dahlia ‘Akita’ produces massive, dinner-plate-sized flowers with rich, deep red to burgundy petals that create a show-stopping effect. The flowers are full and velvety, making them perfect as cut flowers or for adding a pop of colour to garden beds. The blooms have a unique, frilled, and layered appearance with petals that are both wide and curling back, giving them an almost sculptural look. This variety blooms from mid-summer through fall, offering long-lasting colour for months, perfect for extending the growing season and providing garden interest during the later months. While dahlias require some care, particularly during planting (such as tubers in spring), they are generally easy to grow with a little attention to water, sun, and soil needs.
Like most dahlias, ‘Akita’ is a favorite of pollinators, enriching your garden’s ecosystem. Whether planted in the ground or containers, it offers long-lasting beauty from mid-summer to fall, making it a must-have for gardeners who appreciate dramatic, show-stopping flowers. Height: 100cm (39″). Spread: 50cm (20″). Plant Dahlia tubers outdoors in April after all risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny position in moist well drained soil. Prepare the soil by digging in plenty of well rotted manure or compost. Plant tubers at a depth of 15cm (6″) and water well. Alternatively, start tubers into growth in pots of compost in a frost free greenhouse. Transplant them into their final positions outdoors in June.
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