Flowering and growth height
100+ cm
Planting depth
3 - 5 cm
Planting distance
25 - 35 cm
Attracting bees and butterflies
No
Suitable for pots and planters
No
Deer and rodent resistant
Yes
Fragrant
No
Suitable as cut flower
Yes

The purple dahlia 'Boy Scout' is a delightful summer bloomer that really makes an impression. Ball dahlias are popular for their spherical flowers that stand beautifully on their sturdy stems. The Boy Scout dahlia is an amazing summer flower that you will find everywhere from July to October and perhaps in your garden too? This dahlia bulb will grow an impressive 100 cm tall and will want to be in a semi-shaded location. An excellent cut flower, it will also make an impression in your home. You can leave these summer-flowering dahlia tubers in the ground until the first frost. After that, it is advisable to take the tubers out of the ground and store them in a cool, dry place. Combine this purple ball dahlia in your garden with, for example, the Marble Ball dahlia. Try this sparkling dahlia Boy Scout in your garden, you will certainly not be disappointed.

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Attracting bees and butterflies No
Bulb/tuber size I
Bulb type Ball
Deer and rodent resistant Yes
Delivered as Flower bulb / tuber
Flower colour Purple
Flower diameter 7 cm
Flowering and growth height 100+ cm
Flowering period July, August, September, October
Fragrant No
Hardy No
Hardyness zone 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Naturalising No
Number per m2 5
Per package 1
Place / planting position Partial shade, Sun
Planting depth 3 - 5 cm
Planting distance 25 - 35 cm
Suitable as cut flower Yes
Suitable for pots and planters No
Type Dahlia

Other information

Spring bulbs and Amaryllises

Pre-orders can be placed until the end of August and will be shipped in the first half of September. Pre-orders with spring bloomers and Amaryllis are sent together in the first half of October.

Delivery time from half of September is 3-7 working days

Perennials on grower's pot and wax amaryllises are expected to be available again from the end of September.


Summer flowering bulbs and perennials

Pre-orders for Summer bloomers are expected to be available again from mid-January. Pre-orders can be placed until the end of February and will be shipped in the first half of March.

Delivery time from half of March is 3-7 working days