Dahlia Ocean of Love
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You didn't come up with this name, did you Peter? is what I asked with a smile when I walked through the Dahlias with Dahlia grower Peter Komen. Too romantic for you 😊. That's right Carlos, this name comes from your Swedish colleague Linnea. By the way, she thought it was so beautiful that she bought all the tubers available for her mail order company. Coincidentally, Linnea was also visiting Peter, the three of us were enjoying the Dahlias together. So, if you want a few, you'll have to look at Linnea sweetly. Now that's a situation you like to get into, 'can you send me an Ocean of Love linnea' I asked in my sweetest way. Of course Carlos, why don't you offer a few on the Fluwel website. Thank you Linnea. I'm happy with that. Nothing wrong with this Dahlia, short, vigorous, floriferous and stunning 'end of the summer' colours. We'll gladly send you an Ocean of Love. And by the way, you could do that too, give an Ocean of Love to a good garden friend.
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Planting and caring for dahlia tubers
Plant dahlia tubers in spring once the risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Choose a sunny position with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Place the tubers with the old stem or growing point facing upwards and cover them with approximately 5 cm of soil. Depending on the mature height of the variety, leave around 30 to 50 cm between the tubers.
Plant dahlias in a generously sized container with good drainage. They need regular watering during warm summer weather, but the tubers should not remain in wet soil for prolonged periods.
Read our complete guide to when and how to plant and care for dahlia tubers.
Our Dahlia tubers become available towards the end of the year for the following summer season. You can order them in advance, and we begin shipping from early March so they arrive in time for spring planting.
Dahlias are planted in spring after the last night frost, once the soil has warmed sufficiently. We recommend waiting until the soil temperature is around 15°C before planting.
Yes. Dahlias grow very well in pots. Choose a generously sized container, as Dahlias need plenty of water during warm summer weather and larger pots dry out less quickly.
Dahlias prefer a sunny position and well-drained soil. Large-flowered Dahlias in particular benefit from plenty of light and warmth, which helps them produce more flowers and bloom for longer.
Yes. Dahlia tubers can be started in pots indoors from March in a bright position. Once the risk of night frost has passed, the plants can be moved outside and planted in the garden.
For several Dahlia varieties, we recommend regularly removing faded flowers and seed heads. This encourages the plant to continue producing new flowers throughout the season.