Dahlia Lindsay Michelle is a truly eye-catching cactus-type dahlia, producing flamboyant two-tone blooms with golden yellow centres and vibrant pink-tipped petals. The spiky, dramatic flower form creates instant impact in the garden, flowering reliably all summer long.

Reaching around 90cm tall, this variety is ideal for adding height, colour, and texture to borders and bedding displays. Its striking blooms are also excellent for cutting, making Lindsay Michelle a standout choice for gardeners who love bold flowers both outdoors and in the vase.

Key Features
✓ Flamboyant yellow flowers with vibrant pink tips
✓ Cactus-type blooms with dramatic spiky petals
✓ Flowers continuously throughout summer
✓ Excellent for cut flowers
✓ Ideal for borders, bedding, and large containers

Size
✓ Mature height: approx. 90cm (36 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 boxes during April using a light compost mix. Keep slightly moist, cool, and frost-free until planting out once all danger of frost has passed.

Aftercare
Water regularly during dry periods and remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Taller stems may benefit from staking. In autumn, lift tubers after the first frost and store in a cool, dry, frost-free place, or protect in the ground with a thick mulch in milder areas.