Dahlia Decorative 'Seattle'

Dahlia Decorative 'Seattle' - The Golden Candy Corn Bloom 

Dahlia Decorative 'Seattle' is a truly brilliant and cheerful large-flowered variety, often reaching Dinnerplate size with blooms up to 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) across. This dazzling spectacle features fully double flowers in a superb bi-colour pattern: a vibrant golden yellow that fades to crisp, clean white tips. Its cheerful colouring and impressive size make it a phenomenal focal point in the garden. Growing to a sturdy 90–120 cm (3 to 4 ft), 'Seattle' provides a generous, long-lasting display and its long stems ensure it is an exceptional and uplifting cut flower for brightening any room.

• Instant Cheer: The yellow-and-white color palette is undeniably uplifting, perfect for brightening up a dark corner or a cloudy Irish summer day.

• Impressive Size: These are big blooms. They provide excellent coverage and fill space in the border quickly.

• Cut Flower Classic: 'Seattle' is a favourite among florists. The long, strong stems and "friendly" colors make it perfect for summer bouquets.

• Prolific: Despite the large flower size, it produces buds in abundance, ensuring a constant display from mid-summer until the frost.

Gardener's Tip: The "Hot Water" Trick

Make them last longer in the vase. 'Seattle' looks amazing on the kitchen table, but dahlias can sometimes wilt quickly after cutting. Here is the florist's secret: Cut your stems early in the morning. Immediately dip the bottom 2–3 cm of the cut stems into boiling water for about 10 seconds. Then, place them straight into a vase of cold water. This "shocks" the stem ends, searing them open and allowing the flower to drink more water, keeping those big yellow heads perky for days longer.

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