The Dahlia ‘Autumn Fairy’ is a highly popular, compact border dahlia known for its vibrant, tufted blooms in shades of fiery orange, coral-pink, and yellow. Reaching about 40 to 50 cm in height, it is perfect for the front of garden borders or container gardening. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key details to successfully grow this summer-flowering bulb include:
- Blooms: Produces continuous 8 to 10 cm flowers from mid-summer (July) through the autumn until the first frosts (October). [1, 2, 3]
- Sun & Soil: Requires full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-draining, moderately moist soil. [1, 2, 3]
- Planting: Plant the tubers 10 cm deep after the threat of spring frost has passed (generally between February and May depending on your local climate). [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Winter Care: Because they are tender perennials, the tubers will need to be dug up and stored in a cool, dry location over the winter in cold climates. [1, 2]
