Dahlia 'Teesbrooke Audrey' – Collarette Dahlia
- Description
A collarette dahlia of uncommon delicacy — broad outer petals in soft pink frame a ruffled inner collar of paler pink and white, all gathered around a bright golden eye that bees and butterflies find irresistible. Perfect for cottage borders and naturalistic plantings, it blooms generously from midsummer until the first frosts and holds its own beautifully in the vase.
Start tubers indoors in pots from early April to get a head start, then plant out in late May once all danger of frost has passed. Choose a sunny spot with rich, well-drained soil and set each tuber 5–7 cm deep with the eyes facing upward, spaced 40–50 cm apart. Stake early — the hollow stems can snap in summer wind. In the Baltic climate dahlias will not survive winter in the ground: lift the tubers after the first frost blackens the foliage, let them dry, and store in a cool, frost-free place until spring.
Cut in the cool of the morning when the flower is about three-quarters open — collarette dahlias don't continue to open much in the vase. Plunge stems into deep, cold water straight away, and expect 5–7 days of vase life. The soft pink and white tones pair beautifully with cosmos, dill, and feathery grasses in romantic cottage-style arrangements.
Guaranteed fresh.
Free shipping on orders over €15