Dahlia ‘Purple Gem’

Product Overview

Dahlia ‘Purple Gem’ is a stunning Cactus-type dahlia with rich purple blooms that create a dramatic focal point in any garden. Flowering all summer long, it is ideal for borders, bedding, and containers, and also works beautifully as a cut flower.

Compact yet bold, this variety thrives in sunny, sheltered positions and is perfect for pots or patio containers.

Key Features

• Colour: Purple

• Cactus-type flowers

• Flowers all summer long

• Ideal for borders, bedding, and containers

• Excellent for cut flowers

• Compact and easy to grow

Growing Information

• Suitable for Pots & Containers: Yes

• Flowering Height: 100cm (40 inches)

• Planting Depth: 15cm (6 inches)

• Planting Distance: 60cm (24 inches)

• Planting Time: March onwards

• Bulbs per Pack: 1

• Soil: Well-cultivated, fertile soil with organic matter

• Position: Sunny site, sheltered from strong winds

Expert Tips

For earlier flowering, start tubers indoors in April using a light soil mixed with compost. Keep slightly moist, cool, and frost-free. Once the danger of frost has passed, plant out the sprouted tubers. If growing for cut flowers, cut blooms regularly to encourage continued flowering.