Dahlia Collarette 'Impression Festivo'
Dahlia Collarette 'Impression Festivo': The Playful Star of the Sunny Border
Dahlia 'Impression Festivo' is a vibrant and charming garden gem, famous for its unique "collarette" structure and its energetic, two-toned personality. Each bloom features a bold outer ring of fiery, cherry-red petals that perfectly frame a delicate inner "collar" of dainty, creamy-white petaloids. This architectural contrast creates a sophisticated, multi-layered look that draws the eye in. Part of the renowned "Impression" series, this variety is prized for its compact, bushy habit and striking dark green foliage, making it the ultimate choice for low-maintenance containers, front-of-border displays, or any space where you want to add a splash of theatrical, festive colour.
- Stunning Collarette Form: The "flower within a flower" design offers a unique texture and depth. The contrast between the saturated red and the soft white inner ring makes each bloom look like a meticulously crafted holiday ribbon.
- Compact & Self-Supporting: Growing into a neat, mounded shape, 'Impression Festivo' is naturally sturdy and requires no staking. It is perfectly suited for smaller urban gardens or as a focal point in a premium patio pot.
- A Pollinator Magnet: Unlike many dense decorative dahlias, the open centre of 'Impression Festivo' provides easy access to nectar. It is a favorite for bees and butterflies, ensuring your garden is buzzing with life all summer.
- Continuous Floral Firework: Known for its prolific blooming nature, this variety produces a relentless supply of flowers from mid-summer until the very first frosts of autumn.
Gardener's Tip: "The Patio Powerhouse"
Because Dahlia 'Impression Festivo' is so compact, it is one of the best choices for "thriller" placement in large mixed containers. To keep the red-and-white display looking its best, ensure you use a high-quality potting compost and feed the plant with a liquid tomato fertilizer every two weeks once the first buds appear. Regular deadheading is the secret to success; snipping off the spent blooms will encourage the plant to branch out and produce even more "Festivo" stars right up until October!
| Item Package Size |
Bag of 1 Tuber
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| Flower Colour |
Cherry Red with a Creamy White Collar
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| Flower Size |
Collarette blooms approx. 8–10 cm wide
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| Planting Time |
Spring (March – May)
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| Bloom Time |
July – October (until first frost)
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| Mature Height |
40 – 50 cm tall
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| Bulb Spacing |
30 – 40 cm apart
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| Bulb Size |
8 cm
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| Planting Depth |
Plant 10 cm deep with the old stem pointing upwards.
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| Warnings |
Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
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