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Early Blooming Dahlia

Dahlia 'Figaro Mixed' brings bold, early colour to your garden with its compact, bushy growth and vibrant blooms. As a dwarf bedding dahlia (Dahlia variabilis), this variety is renowned for its reliability and resilience—perfect for UK gardens seeking long-lasting, low-maintenance displays.

Why Choose Dahlia 'Figaro Mixed'?

• Early Flowering: Enjoy blossoms from early summer, often weeks before standard dahlias.
• Hardy & Low Maintenance: Bred for toughness—resists common pests and diseases so you spend less time worrying and more time enjoying.
• Compact Habit: Grows up to 30cm tall, making it perfect for borders, containers, window boxes, or as a lively edging plant.
• Diverse Colour Mix: Each pack contains a mix of bright shades, offering a cheerful display that returns year after year.

Growing Guide

• Planting Time: Plant outdoors after the last frost—typically late April to May in the UK.
• Location: Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade; ideal for beds, patio pots, or balcony containers.
• Soil Requirements: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil; amend heavy clay with compost before planting.
• Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Water regularly during dry spells.

Care Tips

• Pest & Disease Resistance: Naturally robust against aphids and mildew—great for beginners!
• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering through summer into autumn.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks during the growing season for best results.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Bedding Displays: Combine with marigolds or petunias for vibrant summer colour beds.
• Pots & Containers: Pair with trailing lobelia or alyssum for a layered effect on patios and balconies.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Dahlia 'Figaro Mixed'?
  The best time is after the last frost in spring—usually late April to May in the UK.
• How tall do these dahlias grow?
  Dahlia 'Figaro Mixed' typically reaches around 25–30cm in height, making it ideal for small spaces and containers.
• Do I need to lift the tubers over winter?
  If grown in mild areas or containers that can be sheltered from frost, tubers may be left in place. In colder regions, lift and store them in a cool, dry place after foliage dies back.