Dwarf Dahlia Sunny Reggae Seeds

Dahlia 'Sunny Reggae' is a cheerful semi-dwarf selection that offers semi-double blooms in a host of warm, tropical shades. Colours include red, orange, apricot, yellow and cream. Planted en masse, they will be a great addition to any garden, no matter how small, as well as terraces or balconies. This selection is free flowering, blooming prolifically from July until the first frosts. Ideal for borders, growing to the front of flowerbeds or in pots.

Dahlias belong to the Asteraceae family and are native to Mexico. Nowadays, some 20,000 horticultural varieties are grown in gardens all over the world. 'Sunny Reggae' produces semi-dwarf plants with a fairly compact habit, that don’t require support. Each plant grows to approximately 50 cm in height and 40 cm in width. The flowering period takes place from July to October. The 8 cm wide, semi-double corollas are made up of several rows of ray flowers and sometimes a collarette, in a variety of warm, spicy shades including yellow, orange, apricot, red, and cream, surrounding a yellow central disc. The stems are well branched and hollow, bearing opposite leaves that are subdivided into 3 or 5 toothed lobes. Both leaves and stems are dark green. To encourage repeat flowering and extend the flowering period, take care to remove faded flowers regularly. Better still, cut the flowers regularly to create beautiful, colourful arrangements.

Dahlias are great for creating patches of colour towards the front of summer beds and borders. They combine well with Echinacea, Helenias and Cosmos or with the soft, feathery plumes of ornamental grasses such as Pennisetum villosum. This dwarf variety is particularly suitable for growing in pots and containers on the patio or balcony.