Dahlia Red Cap is a striking and reliable variety, producing vivid red, ball-shaped blooms that add bold colour and structure to the summer garden. Flowering continuously throughout the season, this eye-catching dahlia is perfect for creating strong visual impact in borders, beds, and floral arrangements.

Growing to approximately 100cm tall, Dahlia Red Cap is particularly well suited for cut flowers, with its neat, rounded blooms holding their shape beautifully in vases. Its vibrant colour makes it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add drama and intensity to their planting schemes.

Key Features
✓ Bright red, ball-shaped flowers
✓ Flowers all summer long
✓ Excellent for cut flowers
✓ Ideal for borders, bedding, and containers
✓ Strong, upright growth habit

Size
✓ Mature height: approx. 100cm (40 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 boxes during April using a light compost mix. Keep slightly moist, cool, and frost-free until planting out once the risk of frost has passed.

Aftercare
Water regularly during dry spells and deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Taller plants may require staking for support. 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.