Dahlia ‘Dracula’ is a compact and eye-catching dahlia, featuring rich magenta-red flowers with a deep pink edge, set against striking bronze foliage. Flowering continuously throughout the summer, this variety brings bold colour and contrast to patio pots, containers, and the front of borders.

With its neat habit and dark foliage, ‘Dracula’ is particularly well suited to container growing, making it ideal for patios and balconies. The vibrant blooms also work beautifully as cut flowers, adding dramatic colour to summer arrangements.

Key Features
✓ Magenta-red flowers with a deep pink edge
✓ Attractive bronze foliage
✓ Compact habit – ideal for pots and containers
✓ Flowers all summer long
✓ Suitable for borders and cut flower displays

Size
✓ Mature height: approx. 30cm (12 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: from March onwards
✓ Plant tubers approx. 15cm (6 inches) deep
✓ Spacing: approx. 30–40cm apart
✓ Position: full sun, sheltered from strong winds
✓ Soil: well-cultivated, fertile soil with added organic matter

For earlier flowering, tubers can be started indoors in April in boxes using light compost mixed with soil, then planted out once the risk of frost has passed.

Aftercare
Water regularly during dry periods and feed throughout the growing season to support continuous flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new flowers. In autumn, lift and store tubers in a cool, frost-free place, or protect them well in milder areas. For best cut flowers, harvest blooms when fully open.