Dahlia LaBella® Grande Fun 'Red®'

The Dahlia LaBella® Grande Fun 'Red®' injects vibrant energy into your outdoor decor with its intense, saturated red blooms. This compact variety stands out with its generous silhouette and its ability to produce a multitude of double flowers all season long. Perfect for energizing your feature pots or bordering your flowerbeds, it captures the eye through its striking contrast with dark foliage. Its solid structure ensures an impeccable look, even under the summer heat. Integrate this dahlia to create a bold, warm focal point that will not go unnoticed.

Characteristics

• Foliage: The deep green leaves form a dense dome that amplifies the brilliance of the red flowers.
• Flowering and stems: Large fire-red double flowers unfold on robust stems, creating a festive and passionate atmosphere.
• Light: Full sun exposure maximizes the number of flower buds and the richness of the colour.
• Habit: Its bushy and uniform silhouette allows it to effectively fill space without overgrowing its neighbours.
• Growth: This dahlia develops vigorously to provide a complete show as soon as the warm days arrive.
• Soil: It thrives fully in rich, well-drained soil that supports its generous flowering.
• Temperature (Hardiness): This annual plant (zone 8) requires protection from the cold to return the following year.
• Resistances: Its robust constitution allows it to withstand periods of high summer heat well.

Usage

• Undisputed star in a large feature pot on the terrace or balcony.
• Ideal for borders to define your spaces with a touch of bright colour.
• Adds punch and structure to mixed arrangements in planters.

Maintenance

• Watering: Water regularly at the base of the plant to keep the soil cool, especially during heatwaves.
• Fertilization: Apply a potassium-rich fertilizer every two weeks to promote continuous flowering.
• Pruning: Remove faded flowers every week to stimulate the appearance of new flower buds.
• Planting: Transplant outdoors only when the soil has warmed up and all risk of frost has passed.
• Winter protection: Dig up the tubers after the first frost, clean them, and store them in a cool, dry place.