Dahlia ‘Edinburgh’ is a spectacular decorative dahlia, producing large, rounded blooms in rich wine-red to deep purple tones, beautifully finished with crisp white tips. Flowering continuously throughout the summer, this impressive variety adds height, drama, and elegance to garden borders and cutting gardens.

With its strong stems and perfectly formed flowers, Dahlia ‘Edinburgh’ is an outstanding choice for cut flower arrangements. The bold colouring and long-lasting blooms make it a favourite for gardeners looking to create impact both outdoors and in the vase.

Key Features
✓ Wine-red to purple blooms with contrasting white tips
✓ Large decorative flowers, ideal for cut arrangements
✓ Flowers all summer long
✓ Tall-growing variety for borders and back of beds
✓ Excellent for cutting gardens

Size
✓ Mature height: approx. 120cm (48 inches)
✓ Spread: approx. 60cm (24 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: from March onwards
✓ Plant tubers approx. 15cm (6 inches) deep
✓ Spacing: approx. 60cm (24 inches) apart
✓ Position: full sun, sheltered from strong winds
✓ Soil: fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter

For earlier flowering, tubers can be started indoors in April in light compost and planted outside once all risk of frost has passed.

Aftercare
Water regularly during dry periods and feed throughout the growing season to support strong growth and abundant flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. In colder areas, lift and store tubers over winter or protect with a thick mulch. Cut flowers should be harvested when fully open for best vase life.