A miniature, decorative dahlia, Dahlia 'David Howard' bears small, double flowers in burned orange in contrast with dark purple-green foliage. It's ideal for growing at the front of a mixed herbaceous border, or on its own in a container.
For best results, grow Dahlia 'David Howard' in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Deadhead regularly and feed with a potash-rich fertiliser to prolong flowering. Lift 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 ‘David howard’ and wildlife
Dahlia ‘David howard’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Dahlia ‘David howard’ poisonous?
Dahlia ‘David howard’ has no toxic effects reported.
