{"product_id":"dahlia-pinnata-black-forest-ruby","title":"Dahlia Pinnata Black Forest Ruby","description":"Fleuroselect Gold Medal-winning dahlias with stunning red flowers contrasting against dark foliage. Produces a mix of double and single blooms on branched plants, perfect for pots, bedding, and cut flowers. Excellent for pollinators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSow\u003c\/b\u003e: February to May\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowering\u003c\/b\u003e: July to October\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlmost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface, and lightly cover with a little more compost. Place in a warm position, 15–20 °C, and keep moist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing On\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant 5 cm apart into trays of potting compost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardening Off\/Planting Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2–3 weeks before planting out when danger of frost has passed. Allow 45 cm between plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAftercare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDahlias can be prone to botrytis on foliage, so remove lower leaves regularly as required. Deadhead regularly to prolong blooming.","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989212647809,"sku":"WEST-30211319","price":2.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/g22n0hmcsah.jpg?v=1763474547","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/dahlia-pinnata-black-forest-ruby","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}