Dahlia Decorative Flower bulbs - Eclat - 1 bulb - Preorder for shipment mid to late September

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Dahlia Decorative – Éclat | 1 Bulb

Brilliant, vivacious, and impossible to overlook — the Éclat Decorative Dahlia lives up to its name in every sense. Éclat: French for brilliance, radiance, and dazzling splendour — and this variety delivers all three in abundance. Its blooms burst open in broad, richly layered petals of vibrant, luminous colour that radiate energy and joy from every angle. Spirited in character, lavish in form, and an absolute delight to grow, this is a dahlia that commands attention and holds it, filling the garden with brilliance from December right through to May.

A standout of the decorative dahlia group, Éclat produces large, fully double blooms with broad, flat-tipped petals that build into a lush, voluminous flower of striking colour and presence. Its vivid, eye-catching tones make it an exceptional choice for bold garden borders, vibrant cutting gardens, and floral arrangements that make an instant, unforgettable impression. This listing includes 1 bulb of this radiant variety.

Growing Guide

Sun Exposure: Full sun
Planting Time: October – December
Flowering Time: December – May
Dormant Period: May – August
Lifting Time: July
Type: Tuberous root
Mature Height: 20 – 180 cm
Planting Depth: 8 cm (do not separate tubers from the clump)
Plant Spacing: 15 – 40 cm apart
Watering: Every 3–4 days, 10 minutes per session

Soil & Position

Dahlias thrive in well-draining soil. If your garden has heavy clay, incorporate sand and compost to improve drainage and aeration. A layer of mulch over the soil surface will help retain moisture between waterings. Select a position in full sun — they can tolerate midday shade, which also reduces their water requirements. When planting, ensure tubers are positioned with the growing points facing upward.

Care & Maintenance

Feed regularly with Hadeco Bulb Food to promote vigorous growth and abundant blooms. Taller varieties may require staking as they develop. Routine pruning encourages fresh growth, and pinching out the two side buds flanking the central bud will channel the plant’s energy into producing one magnificent, oversized flower.

As the season draws to a close, yellowing foliage is entirely natural — remove it as it dies back. To lift bulbs for winter storage, cut stems approximately 5 cm above ground level in July and carefully lift the tuberous root. Well-nourished bulbs will yield a generous increase in tuber size and quantity around the crown. Keep roots completely dry during storage.

Should you observe deformed growth, stunted development, or mottled foliage, remove and discard the affected plant immediately — these are indicators of infection.