{"product_id":"dahlia-moonfire-cotswold-grown-perennial","title":"Dahlia 'Moonfire'  - Cotswold Grown Perennial","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bold and fiery addition to any summer display, \u003ci\u003eDahlia ‘Moonfire’\u003c\/i\u003e features vibrant golden-orange blooms with a soft red flush at the base of each petal, set against deep, near-black foliage. This eye-catching contrast creates a dramatic effect in borders and containers, flowering continuously from midsummer until the first frost. Compact and free-flowering, it’s perfect for adding warmth and energy to pollinator-friendly planting schemes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDahlia ‘Moonfire’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Moonfire Dahlia, is a compact variety bred for both foliage and flower colour, offering high-impact design with minimal fuss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-sheets-root=\"1\" border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Tender Perennial\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTender Perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUpright, Flowering, Summer–Autumn Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e July–October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Spring–Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Moonfire’ (genus named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNone widely used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMoonfire Dahlia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCultivated hybrid; Dahlias are native to Mexico and Central America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDeadhead regularly to prolong blooming. Cut back stems in late autumn after the first frost, or lift tubers to store if overwintering indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSingle, open-centred flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun is essential for best flowering. Ideal for mixed borders, pots, and cut flower gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater deeply and regularly during the growing season. Avoid overhead watering to prevent mildew; water at the base of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFertile, well-drained soil is ideal. Improve heavy soils with compost or grit. Mulch in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed with a high-potash fertiliser every 1–2 weeks from midsummer to encourage blooms. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers which promote leafy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eToxic if ingested – keep away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTo overwinter successfully in the UK, lift the tubers after the first frost and store them in a cool, dry, frost-free place until spring – or grow in pots you can move undercover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":56239282159997,"sku":"8035380610571","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"13cm","offer_id":56239286550909,"sku":"6035380610571","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm","offer_id":56239282192765,"sku":"4035380610571","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/dahlia-moonfire-cotswold-grown-perennial-666686.jpg?v=1750293169","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/dahlia-moonfire-cotswold-grown-perennial","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}