{"product_id":"dahlia-david-howard","title":"Dahlia David Howard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\"\u003eDahlia ‘David Howard’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic large dahlia variety renowned for its striking, fully double, rich crimson-red blooms. The plant produces strong, upright stems with dark green, pinnate leaves, providing excellent support for its abundant, rounded flowers. Each bloom can reach 15–25 cm (6–10 in) in diameter, making it perfect for borders, mixed garden beds, or cut flower arrangements. Its vivid, long-lasting blooms add a bold and dramatic focal point to summer and early autumn gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90–120 cm (3–4 ft). \u003cstrong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–75 cm (2–2.5 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"626\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-summer to first frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"687\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright clumping perennial from tubers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for optimal flowering and strong stem growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost; avoid soggy conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist during growth and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in Zones 8–10; in colder climates like Regina, SK, tubers should be lifted and stored over winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant tubers 10–15 cm (4–6 in) deep, spacing 50–75 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake stems early to support large blooms; remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e By tuber division in spring before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003ePests\/Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor for aphids, slugs, snails, and powdery mildew; provide good air circulation to reduce disease risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Van Noort","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42130766561335,"sku":"DAHLIA-DAVID-HOWARD","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/3306\/8855\/files\/download_d360484a-2445-40ab-ac89-4d20fe134e80.jpg?v=1773087157","url":"https:\/\/sherwood-greenhouse-and-gardencentre-ltd.myshopify.com\/products\/dahlia-david-howard","provider":"Sherwood Greenhouse and Garden Centre Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}