Dahlia 'Hollyhill Quintessence' bears full, semi-cactus, white-centred pink blooms. A seedling of classic show flower 'Pink Jupiter', 'Hollyhill Quintessence' is an excellent choice for growing in a mixed, herbaceous border, as well as exhibiting.
For best results, grow Dahlia 'Hollyhill Quintessence' in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Stake plants early on to protect blooms. Deadhead regularly and feed with a potash-rich fertiliser to prolong flowering. In autumn, lift the tubers after the first frosts and store them in a cool, dry situation until March. Then pot them up and keep them in a temperate greenhouse before planting out in late May.
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Dahlia ‘Hollyhill quintessence’ and wildlife
Dahlia ‘Hollyhill quintessence’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Dahlia ‘Hollyhill quintessence’ poisonous?
Dahlia ‘Hollyhill quintessence’ can be toxic.
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Is known to attract Cats
Cats
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Dogs
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Dahlia 'Hollyhill Quintessence'
