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Dahlia 'Lemon Sherbet' has sturdy, upright stems bearing single flowers with light yellow outer petals.
Dahlia 'Lemon Sherbet'

Dahlia ‘Lemon Sherbet’

£9.95

(32 customer reviews)

Sturdy, upright stems bearing single flowers with light yellow outer petals, surrounding an inner ring of shorter, paler florets, amongst dark green foliage.  Height 90cm.  Spread 60cm.  Suitable for containers or borders.  Flowers from mid summer until the first frost.  Full sun.

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Description

Dahlia ‘Lemon Sherbet’ is a striking variety with soft yellow blooms featuring light outer petals and an inner ring of shorter, paler florets. This dahlia grows to a height of 90cm with a spread of 60cm, making it perfect for borders or containers. Flowering from mid-summer until the first frost, Dahlia ‘Lemon Sherbet’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, providing continuous colour throughout the season.

PLANTING and AFTERCARE GUIDE
Best Planting Time
  • Spring: Dahlia ‘Lemon Sherbet’ tubers should be planted in spring once the risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. This allows the plant to establish strong roots before the flowering season.
  • Early Summer: For those growing Dahlia from potted plants, early summer planting ensures quicker establishment and a prolonged flowering period.
Site Selection
  • Sunlight: Dahlia thrives in full sun. Choose a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to encourage strong growth and abundant blooms.
  • Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil is essential for Dahlia ‘Lemon Sherbet’. If the soil is heavy or clay-like, improve drainage by incorporating organic matter such as compost or grit.
Planting Instructions
  1. Prepare the Soil: Loosen the soil and enrich it with compost to provide the necessary nutrients for Dahlia ‘Lemon Sherbet’.
  2. Planting Tubers: Dig a hole about 10-15cm deep and place the tuber with the growing eye facing upwards. Cover lightly with soil.
  3. Spacing: Maintain a spacing of at least 45-60cm between plants to allow for proper air circulation.
  4. Watering After Planting: Water thoroughly after planting, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged.
Watering Requirements
  • During Growth: Dahlia requires consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Water deeply 2-3 times a week, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out between watering.
  • Avoid Overwatering: Excess moisture can lead to root rot. Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Feeding
  • Early Growth: Apply a balanced fertiliser once the first shoots appear to support strong root development.
  • Mid-Season: Feed Dahlia ‘Lemon Sherbet’ with a potassium-rich fertiliser every two weeks during the flowering period to encourage vibrant blooms.
Pruning and Deadheading
  • Regular Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to promote continuous blooming and prevent the plant from diverting energy into seed production.
  • Autumn Cutback: Once the first frost blackens the foliage, cut Dahlia ‘Lemon Sherbet’ down to ground level to prepare for dormancy.
Mulching and Winter Care
  • Mulching in Summer: Apply mulch around the base of Dahlia ‘Lemon Sherbet’ to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
  • Overwintering: In colder regions, lift tubers after the first frost, dry them, and store in a cool, frost-free place until replanting in spring.
Supporting the Plant
  • Staking: Due to its height, Dahlia ‘Lemon Sherbet’ benefits from staking. Insert a stake at planting time to provide support as the plant grows.
Final Tips

Dahlia ‘Lemon Sherbet’ is a low-maintenance dahlia that rewards gardeners with months of beautiful blooms. By providing full sun, well-drained soil, and regular care, this variety will flourish in borders or containers. Incorporate this Dahlia into your garden for a long-lasting, vibrant display from midsummer to the first frost.

 

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Additional information

Plant Botanical Type

Perennial (herbaceous)
Flower Colour

Yellow
Pot Size

Leaf Colour

Green
Varigated Leaf

No
Scent

No
Height

0.9m
Spread

0.6m
Blooms/foliage interest in

Summer, Autumn
Evergreen

No, deciduous
Hardiness

mild winter to -5C
Container

Borders and containers
Sun/shade

Likes full sun
Soil Type

Loam (normal)
Soil PH

Neutral
Drainage

Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
Insect Attraction

Bees

32 reviews for Dahlia ‘Lemon Sherbet’

  1. Alan Hughes (verified owner) –

  2. Isobel (verified owner) –

    Very healthy plant, quickly delivered.

  3. Malcolm Tilley (verified owner) –

    Arrived quickly and well packed

  4. Gary J. (verified owner) –

    Great company to deal with. Plants very healthy and came well packed. Will use again.

  5. ALAN W. (verified owner) –

    Supurb plant delivery quickly.

  6. Sharron B. (verified owner) –

    Only just received but I couldn’t be more pleased with my purchase. Plant arrived well packaged and looking so healthy and well cared for. After being a little sceptical about ordering plants, after seeing all the horrors people have received from other suppliers, I will definitely be ordering from you again. Can’t recommend you enough. Thank you so much

  7. Rebecca Arnold (verified owner) –

    Fantastic thank you

  8. Linda Winter (verified owner) –

    Very impressed with the way it was packed and arrived in great condition

  9. Anonymous (verified owner) –

  10. Sharon (verified owner) –

    Efficient service and plant looks really healthy. Thank you.

  11. Julie Ogden (verified owner) –

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  13. Marie M. (verified owner) –

    Delivered in perfect condition, lovely healthy plants

  14. Claire O. (verified owner) –

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  16. Anonymous (verified owner) –

    Lovely healthy plant arrived, packaged really well

  17. Barrie Kempster (verified owner) –

    Good

  18. Gaynor Edwards (verified owner) –

    Strong healthy plant, arrived in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the garden. Very pleased. Love this dahlia, I had one in our previous house and it flowered all summer through to autumn and the bees love it. Had yo get one for my new garden.

  19. Anonymous (verified owner) –

  20. Ash Touhig (verified owner) –

    Beautiful plant, very well packed

  21. Jane (verified owner) –

    Lovely Dahila, well packaged

  22. Val Meyer (verified owner) –

  23. HILARY S. (verified owner) –

    Lovely healthy plants, very happy

  24. Mark D. (verified owner) –

    Arrived in great condition – very well packed.

  25. Lynne Broome (verified owner) –

  26. Carol W. (verified owner) –

    Good size, healthy plant

  27. Amanda Blurton (verified owner) –

    Yet another high quality plant packaged with care

  28. Anonymous (verified owner) –

    very healthy plant, well packaged

  29. David G. (verified owner) –

    Best plants and customer service I have come across on
    the Amazon site not got any complaints.

  30. Julie Hyland (verified owner) –

    My plants arrived promptly and had travelled well, looked very healthy, They look just about ready to bloom, can’t wait – just waiting for the rain to stop to ‘settle them in’ properly!😊👍🏻

  31. Sam F. (verified owner) –

    Great quality plant as expected from Proctor’s. One of the best nurseries I buy from

  32. Claire Owen-Pockett (verified owner) –

    Lovely quality

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