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Dahlia 'Blackberry Ripple': Dramatic Colour for Every Garden

Dahlia 'Blackberry Ripple' is a standout cactus dahlia variety prized for its eye-catching, marbled petals. Each spiky bloom features a bold mix of deep blood red streaked with creamy white, creating a striking display in summer borders and containers. These flowers are not just beautiful outdoors—they also make stunning cut flowers, perfect for adding vibrancy indoors.

Why Choose 'Blackberry Ripple'?

• Extended Season: Blooms from mid-summer into autumn, keeping your garden colourful when many other plants fade.
• Versatile Placement: Grows well in both borders and containers—ideal for patios or mixed planting schemes.
• Vigorous Growth: Robust tubers ensure healthy, reliable growth with minimal fuss.

How to Grow & Care

• Planting Time: Set tubers from January to May once frost risk has passed.
• Soil & Position: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Add grit to improve drainage if needed.
• Water & Feed: Water regularly during active growth and feed with a high-potassium fertiliser every two weeks from early spring until six weeks after flowering.

Seasonal Care Tips

• Staking: Support taller stems with canes to prevent wind damage.
• Pest Watch: Inspect regularly for lily beetles and remove if found.
• Winter Protection: Mulch over winter or lift tubers if soil is wet; let foliage die back naturally before dividing every 3–4 years.

The 'Blackberry Ripple' Difference

• Bred for dramatic colour and unique petal shape—each bloom is a work of art!
• Makes an impact in late-season planting schemes alongside asters, rudbeckias, or ornamental grasses that share similar sun and soil preferences.

FAQs

• When should I plant these dahlias? Plant tubers between January and May after the last frost for best results.
• How quickly will they flower? Expect blooms within the first summer after planting—flowering continues into autumn.
• What care do they need? Dahlias thrive in sunny spots with well-drained soil. Stake taller stems, water regularly, and mulch or lift tubers over winter if your soil is heavy or wet.