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Skipley Spot of Gold Rooted Cutting
Skipley Spot of Gold Rooted Cutting
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Form: Formal Decorative
Height: 4 foot
Bloom Size: 4 in.
Color: Dark Pink
ROOTED CUTTING SHIPPING INFORMATION:
Rooted cuttings will be shipping starting the last week of March of 2025. Warmer climates will be the first to receive their cuttings. Pickups at our farm can also start the last week of March. We ship cuttings on Mondays and Tuesdays only via UPS for quick delivery. There are no fall farm pick ups for rooted cuttings. We guarantee that the cutting you receive will be true to form, or you will receive a full refund.
Skipley Spot of Gold is a strikingly beautiful dahlia variety that truly lives up to its name. Its blossoms feature deep, rich pink petals infused with a subtle purple undertone, creating a captivating play of color. Each petal is tipped with delicate golden edges, adding a touch of brilliance that makes the blooms shimmer in the sunlight. These vibrant flowers grow on tall, robust plants with long, straight stems, making them an excellent choice for floral arrangements. Renowned for their elegance and reliability, Skipley Spot of Gold dahlias are not only a gardener’s delight but also a favorite among florists for their exceptional beauty and longevity as cut flowers.
About Our Product Images: We aim to provide an accurate representation of the flowers you can expect. To achieve this, we capture photos at various times of day and throughout different seasons. You'll notice that many varieties exhibit subtle differences in shades and characteristics due to these factors. The most noticeable changes occur toward the end of the season when temperatures drop, as well as during the peak heat of summer.
How to care for your rooted cuttings:
For the best health of your rooted cutting we suggest first potting it up into a 4 inch pot in good potting soil (our favorite is Sunshine Mix #4). Place it out of the sun for a day or two and then place it in a sunny window after that. From there move it outside to harden off properly before transplanting in the ground.
For information about how we create our rooted cuttings, visit our tissue culture page HERE
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
The most important thing when dealing with dahlia plants is to make sure that they are planted in well drained soil. After a heavy rain, there should be no remaining standing water around your plant. A rich loamy soil is best. You will want to amend clay soil with compost and organic matter to prevent the soil from compacting. Sandy soil will also need to be amended with compost.
- Don't plant until after your last frost date, and when the soil warms to 60 degrees ( the same time you would plant tomato and pepper plants)
- You will want to dig a hole about 4-6 in. deep. Place one tuber per hole horizontally with the eye facing up. Cover with soil.
- Do not water your tubers until they are about 6" tall. If you are expecting a lot of rain in the forecast, hold off on planting your tubers until dry days are coming. Too much rain or moisture could cause your tubers to rot before they even start to grow.
- Slugs love tubers!! We recommend using Slugo Plus sprinkled around your planting area and the perimeter of your garden to prevent the slugs from eating your tubers. You'll want to sprinkle once a month.
- Once your plant is 6" tall you can start watering, soaker hoses work great and give the plants a nice deep watering. Do not over- water however, dahlias don't like their roots to be sitting in wetness for too long.
- When your plants reach about 18" you will want to pinch them. Pinching will encourage the plant to branch out where you make the cut and will give you many more blooms. Find the center stalk and cut down 4-5 inches ( make your cut right above a leaf set).
- You will want to stake your dahlia plant as they grow pretty tall and you want to protect them from wind.
- The more dahlia blooms you cut, the more blooms your plant will give you. Cut your blooms at about 12 inches long.
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LOW COST SHIPPING
ALL ORDERS SHIP FOR ONLY $6.00 EVEN IF YOU BUY 20 TUBERS!
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