Flowering and growth height
40+ inch
Plant depth
1.2 - 2 inch
Planting distance
Attracting bees and butterflies
No
Suitable for pots and planters
No
Deer and rodent resistant
Yes
Scented
No
Suitable as cut flower
Yes

This variety has been around for quite a while now and it originated in the United Kingdom. The colour of the bullet round flowers is very intense and it combines perfectly with white and pink pompon dahlias. Surprise yourself by creating a colourful bouquet with this beautiful dahlia. The Downham Royal is very suitable for putting in vase.

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  • Flowering period
  • Planting period

Attracting bees and butterflies No
Bulb/tuber size 1
Bulb type Dahlia
Deer and rodent resistant Yes
Delivered as Flower bulb or tuber
Flower colour Purple
Flower diameter 2.95 inch
Flowering and growth height 40+ inch
Flowering period July, August, September, October
Hardiness zone 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Hardy No
Naturalising No
Number per m2 9
Per package 1
Place / Planting position Partial shade, Sun
Plant depth 1.2 - 2 inch
Planting distance 25 - 35 cm
Scented No
Suitable as cut flower Yes
Suitable for pots and planters No
Type of bulb Pompon

Other information

Pre-orders can be placed up to the first of August, which will be shipped in the first half of September and delivered latest by October.