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Dahlia Shooting Star

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Shooting Stars has spiky lemon yellow petals, with pink shades at the end of every tip. A shooting star is certainly what comes to mind, admiring this striking dahlia. They will flower all summer into late Autumn.

Dahlia are breathtakingly gorgeous flowers, that come in nearly every colour you could dream of. Dahlia are a genus of tuberous plants of the Asteraceae family. Pollinators like bees and butterflies, are drawn to dahlias, which provide a rich source of nutrition. Brought to Europe in 1789, named after the Swedish scientist Andreas Dahl.

Dahlia cactus are known for their strong stems, which also make them excellent for cut flowers. They certainly create drama, a prolific bloomer, that look great on borders and in pots. They will produce showy blooms, in ranges of vibrant colours and sizes. They transform any area, into something spectacular. 



    Dahlia Shooting Star

    About the Dahlia Shooting Star

    Care Instructions

    Plant Dahlias 3-5cm in depth, spaced at 25-35cm. Plant tubers with 'eyes' facing up. Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well drained soil. Dahlias are thirsty plants and need regular watering through growing season.

    Position, sunlight and more

    Dahlia adore a sunny spot.

    Height and Spread

    Shooting Stars will reach height of 100cm and spread 50cm.

    Feeding, Pruning & more

    Propagate by taking softwood cuttings, or divide the tubers so that each division has a viable bud. Deadhead to encourage new growth.

    Our pot & plant size explained

    At Newlands Nursery we grow and sell plants in a variety of different sizes, from small starter plants up to planted containers. 

    We know it can be tricky to picture the size of each plant. This page gives you an idea of the size of the plants we are sending out.

    Please keep in mind that plants vary from one season to the next. The size of the plant refers to the pot or plug it is grown in, rather than the height of the plant, unless specifically mentioned on the plant page. 

    Picture of plug plant size

    Starter Plant (Plug Plant)

    Plug Size: 2cm by 4cm. Our most popular size. This is often the most economical way of buying plants and is a great way to get a head start on the season. Generally this size is best to be potted up before planting out.

    Picture of Jumbo plug plant

    Jumbo Plug

    Plug Size: 6cm by 7cm. A fantastic alternative to a 9cm pot and saves on plastic too. The plants in this size are well established and give you a head start. This size is perfect for planting straight into containers and baskets as well as the garden.

    Picture of 9cm pot

    9cm pot

    Pot size: 9cm by 9-10cm. This size hold some well established plants, some of which maybe around 1 year old. We sell most of our ranges in this size and most of the plants sold in this size, are established enough to be planted straight outside.

    Picture of 13cm or 1 litre pot

    13cm or 1 litre pot

    Pot size: 12-13cm by 12-15cm Currently our largest size of plant, with the exception of our planted containers. Many of our House Plants are available in this size, as well as some special collections and varieties.

    • Flowering time and interest

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