Dahlia Caitlin's Joy is a ball dahlia with stunning violet-pink petals with a hint of apricot. The bloom size is around 9cm. It also has strong stems, which are perfect for cut flowers and it has an excellent vase life. The blooms starts as a pink-violet and matures to an apricot.
Height: 100cm
Width: 50cm
Flowering Period: June – November
Type: Tender Perennial
Common Name: Dahlia
Latin Name: Dahlia
Group/Species: Ball
Aspect: Full Sun
Good for cut flowers: Yes
Dahlia Caitlin's Joy
Planting Dahlias in Pots: In Spring pot up dahlia tubers, around 5cm – 10cm deep and place somewhere with sufficient sunlight and frost-free. Avoid over-watering. Pinch out growing tips at 20cm and plant out after the last frosts.
Planting Dahlia in the Ground: Alternatively, plant straight into the ground after the danger of frosts has passed. Around 5cm – 10cm deep. Ensure the area around the dahlia tuber is not compact and has good drainage. They prefer to be in a sunny location and spaced at approximately 45cm apart.
Growing Dahlia from Seeds: Dahlia seeds should be sown undercover between February and April. Sow 0.5cm deep in trays of moist compost. Place in a warm position, about 15-20°C (60-68°F). Keep moist but avoid overwatering. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them to deeper trays or individual small pots. Grow on in cooler, but frost-free location. Gradually harden off young plants before planting out after the risk of frost has passed.
