{"product_id":"dahlia-rocco","title":"Dahlia 'Rocco'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic choice for adding precise geometric detail and deep colour to the late summer border, this hard-working pompon dahlia produces an abundance of perfectly formed blooms over many months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dense, tightly balled flowers are a rich shade of reddish-purple or deep magenta, with neatly furled petals that create an intricate, honeycombed appearance. Held on strong, wiry stems well above neat mounds of dark green foliage, these compact blooms, 5cm across, are remarkably resilient against wet weather, making them an excellent choice for the unpredictable British autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant has a bushy, self-supporting habit that works beautifully in the middle of a cottage garden bed or within a large patio container. It flowers tirelessly from midsummer until the first hard frosts, providing a reliable source of late-season structure and excellent material for the cutting garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarnsdale tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e To secure the largest and most perfectly formed pompon shapes, thin out some of the side shoots as the plant grows, leaving around five or six main flowering stems. Keep up with deadheading by cutting the spent stems right back to a leaf joint to stimulate a constant supply of new buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuly-October flowering. Tender. Requires a sunny position in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil position. Height \u0026amp; spread: 80cm x 80cm (32\" x 32\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Barnsdale Gardens","offers":[{"title":"2 litre","offer_id":58395354268022,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/8271\/1357\/files\/dahlia-rocco-01.jpg?v=1785856145","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnsdalegardens.co.uk\/products\/dahlia-rocco","provider":"Barnsdale Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}