{"product_id":"rip-city-1-bulb-p-pack","title":"Dahlia Semi-Cactus - Rip City - 1 bulb p-pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eDahlia Rip City brings stunning, vibrant blooms to your garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Asteraceae \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: October – December \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: May – August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifting time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etuberous root\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature heigh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003et\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80 - 90cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 8cm deep. Do not separate the tubers and roots from the clump. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 15-40cm apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Every 3-4 days when planted in the ground for 10 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition and soil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDahlia requires a well-draining soil, if your gardens soil has too much clay then add some sand and compost to improve its quality. You can apply mulch to the top of the soil to keep the moisture in. The plant prefers heat and enjoys being in the full sun. They can endure shade during midday which will decrease their need for water. \u003cbr\u003eWhen planting, ensure the tubers are pointed down. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plant will do well with a regular feeding of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHadeco Bulb Food\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eYou might need to provide some of the taller varieties with a stake if they look like they are going to fall over. We recommend that you prune the plants back every now and again as this will promote further growth. You can maximize the size of the flower by reducing the size of the two buds next to it – allowing the central one to grow alone.\u003cbr\u003eIf you notice deformed\/stunted growth or mottled foliage, the plant has been infected and should be discarded as soon as possible. As the season ends, the leaves of the plant may turn yellow, you can cut and break these leaves away.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eIf you would like to lift them, do it in July. Cut the stem roughly 5cm above the ground. You can then lift the tuberous root. If they were well fed, there should be an increase in the size and quantity of tubers around the crown. Do not wet the roots during this time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hadeco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54028560007467,"sku":"6064848100P","price":130.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2731\/2939\/files\/NewDahlia2026.jpg?v=1783435706","url":"https:\/\/hadeco.co.za\/products\/rip-city-1-bulb-p-pack","provider":"Hadeco.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}