Red Topmix Dahlia – A Bold Splash of Summer Colour ❤️🌼

Set your garden alight with the Red Topmix Dahlia, a compact beauty that bursts into bloom with striking scarlet petals and sunny yellow centres. Perfect for borders, pots, and pathways, these cheerful blooms bring energy and warmth all summer long. Their vibrant colour makes them a standout both in the garden and as cut flowers indoors.

Fun fact: Dahlia petals are edible, making them a quirky and colourful garnish for summer salads and desserts.

Why You’ll Love Red Topmix Dahlias

• ❤️ Brilliant scarlet blooms – bold, eye-catching, and uplifting.

• 🌱 Compact and bushy habit – perfect for pots, containers, and edging beds.

• ☀️ Sun-loving – thrives in warm South African summers.

• 🐝 Pollinator magnet – loved by bees and butterflies.

• 🌼 Continuous flowers – a lively display from December right through May.

Growing Tips for South African Gardens 🌿

Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil. Improve heavy clay by adding sand and compost. Mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Sunlight: Plant in full sun. In hotter inland areas, partial midday shade helps reduce water stress.

Planting:

• Time: October – December.

• Depth: Plant tubers 8 cm deep, eyes facing upwards.

• Spacing: 20–30 cm apart for a full, lush effect.

Watering: Water deeply every 3–4 days for around 10 minutes. Avoid waterlogging to prevent rot.

Feeding: Regular feeding with Hadeco Bulb Food encourages strong stems and brighter flowers.

Care & Maintenance:

• Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.

• Stake taller plants if necessary.

• Cut back yellowing foliage at season’s end.

• Lift tubers in July if desired, cutting stems 5 cm above the crown. Store tubers dry until replanting.

With its dazzling red blooms, the Red Topmix Dahlia is perfect for anyone wanting to add a splash of bold colour to their summer garden. Easy to grow and always rewarding. 🌼

Family: Asteraceae 
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Planting time: October – December 
Flowering time: December - May
Dormant: May – August
Lifting time: July
Type: tuberous root
Mature height: 20-180cm
Planting depth: 8cm deep. Do not separate the tubers and roots from the clump. 
Plant spacing: 15-40cm apart
Watering: Every 3-4 days when planted in the ground for 10 minutes