Dwarf Dahlia Collarette Dandy Mix Seeds

Dahlia 'Collarette Dandy' is a wonderful collection of bushy, dwarf dahlias with single, plain or bicoloured flowers in a wide array of shades including yellow, orange, red, pink and white. Each flower displays a dainty collarette, often in a contrasting colour. Planted en masse, they will be a great addition to any garden, no matter how small, as well as terraces or balconies. This improved selection is early 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. 'Collarette Dandy' is a dwarf selection. The plants have a bushy, compact habit and do not require support, growing to approximately 55 cm in height and 30 cm in width. The flowering period takes place from July to October. The simple corollas are made up of a row of ray flowers in a variety of bright shades including yellow, orange, pink, red, and white, and of a row of small tapered petals surrounding the yellow central disc. Blooms are often two toned, in harmonious or contrasting shades. 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.