{"product_id":"dahlia-night-butterfly","title":"Dahlia 'Night Butterfly'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA show-stopping collarette variety that brings a touch of dramatic flair to the late summer border with its bold, contrasting colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinct from the heavy double blooms of ball dahlias, this elegant selection features a single row of velvety, deep maroon-red outer petals surrounding a neat inner 'collar' of smaller, ruffle-edged petals in crisp white, often flushed with streaks of raspberry pink. The open golden-yellow centre is highly accessible and rich in nectar, making it a firm favourite with bees and late-flying butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRising to around 80–90cm on dark, sturdy stems, it fits perfectly into the middle of a mixed border or a large patio container, where its eye-catching blooms can be admired up close. It makes a superb cut flower, with the complex bloom shape adding a sophisticated texture to indoor arrangements from July right through to the first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarnsdale tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because this variety produces such a heavy volume of flowers, it pays to be ruthless with your deadheading. Don't just nip off the flower head; trace the stem back down to the next pair of leaves and cut it there. This encourages long, strong stems for the next flush rather than short, weak side-shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuly-October flowering. Grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Height \u0026amp; spread: 80cm x 70cm (32\" x 28\").\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnsdale Gardens","offers":[{"title":"2 litre","offer_id":58504296989046,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/8271\/1357\/files\/dahlia-night-butterfly-01.jpg?v=1787220056","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnsdalegardens.co.uk\/products\/dahlia-night-butterfly","provider":"Barnsdale Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}