Dahlia Imperialis Sprouting Tuber
Tree dahlia
Thick bamboo like stem
Large tuber
Sprouting with 4 sprouts growing from the main stem
Ready to plant out
See last 10 pics for actual tuber
Height 1.5 mtrs to 3 mtrs
Lilac mauve bell shaped flowers with a golden yellow centre approx 10 cms across
Highly floriferous
Originally from Mexico where it can grown to 8 mtrs.
Needs quite a long growing season
Mid green leaves divided into many leaflets with long pointy tips A truly spectacular dahlia with eye catching flowers
Healthy & virus free tuber
Plant in spring in a well drained compost, they like Miracle gro organics compost
Dahlias like the sun, plant in full sun if possible or partial if not
Medium watering, over watering or heavy soil can rot the tubers
Height upto 1 mtr
Blooms July to October
Lift after the first frost cut off the stems leaving about 1- 2" of stems, store in a frost free environment, take off remaining dirt, leave to dry for a while, cut off straggly roots leaving tubers intact
Each stem can be separated into a new plant which is better for the growth of the original plant