Dahlia Venti™ Fireburst – Venti™ Fireburst Dahlia

Dazzling and bold, this dahlia instantly transforms your containers and garden beds into a true festival of colour. Its double blooms display a striking gradient of fire-red and orange that catches the light throughout the day. Its compact and robust silhouette makes it the perfect candidate for energizing small spaces or bordering a flower bed with elegance. Enjoy a generous flowering that constantly renews itself, offering a steady floral show until the first frost. It is the perfect asset for anyone wanting a vibrant garden with minimum maintenance.

Characteristics

• Foliage: The rich, dense green leaves beautifully showcase the warm hues of the flowers.
• Flowering and stems: Double flowers with bicolor red and orange petals rise on sturdy stems that stand up well to the wind.
• Luminosity: Full sun exposure maximizes the number of flower buds and the intensity of the colours.
• Habit: Its bushy and uniform habit ensures an impeccable presentation without flopping.
• Growth: This variety quickly reaches its mature size of 40 cm, filling the space harmoniously.
• Soil: It thrives in rich, well-drained soil that maintains consistent moisture to support its vigour.
• Temperature (Hardiness): Considered an annual in our climate (zone 9), it requires bringing the tubers indoors for winter.
• Resistances: Its robust structure allows it to tolerate intense summer heat without losing its beauty.

Use

• The undisputed star of pots and containers on the terrace or balcony.
• Brings a punchy touch of colour to the edge of a mass planting or flower bed.
• Flowers hold up beautifully once cut to create vibrant bouquets.

Maintenance

• Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil cool, especially during periods of high heat.
• Fertilization: Apply a potassium-rich fertilizer every two weeks to support floral production.
• Pruning: Remove faded flowers as they go to stimulate the appearance of new buds.
• Planting: Install in the garden only when all risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up.
• Winter protection: Dig up the tubers after the first killing frost, clean them, and store them in a cool, dry place during the winter.