Dahlia ‘David Howard’ is a classic and much-loved dahlia variety, admired for its rich burnt orange blooms set against striking dark bronze foliage. Flowering continuously throughout the summer, this variety adds warmth, depth, and structure to garden borders, beds, and patio containers.

The bold contrast between the glowing orange flowers and deep-coloured foliage makes ‘David Howard’ a standout feature in mixed planting schemes. Its strong stems and long-lasting blooms also make it an excellent choice for cutting gardens and floral arrangements.

Key Features
✓ Burnt orange decorative flowers
✓ Striking dark bronze foliage
✓ Flowers all summer long
✓ Excellent for borders, bedding, and cut flowers
✓ Strong, upright growth habit

Size
✓ Mature height: approx. 100cm (40 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 using a light compost mix, then planted out once the risk of frost has passed.

Aftercare
Water regularly during dry spells and feed throughout the growing season for best performance. Stake taller plants to protect against wind damage. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. In autumn, lift and store tubers in a cool, frost-free place, or protect them well in milder areas.