Relatively new on the market, Moonlady is a real beauty with her pure yellow colours reflecting a harvest moon. She is classified as a decorative dahlia, although she looks very much like a waterlily with lovely, double blooms. The pure, clear yellow is softened by the paler colour of the outer petals - which only adds to the waterlily effect.
The 15 cm wide flowers are carried on tall, really sturdy stems up to 1.1m in a very upright fashion, complemented by dark green foliage. Her stout stems are a flower arranger's and exhibitor's dream. Very much one to try!
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She will do well in a container of 10 litres or more.
All dahlias do best in deep rich soil with good drainage in a sunny spot. If it is windy they will need staking. They are greedy, thirsty plants so will need watering in dry spells, and they will always flower that little bit better if there is a bit of soluble food in the watering can once every couple of weeks.
It is generally more convenient to put support stakes in at planting time, rather than leaving it until there is foliage in the way.
Moon Lady has such a beautiful flower that while she can be used in mixed borders, you want to be a little careful not to lose the colour and structure if there's a lot going on. Try her with more subtle plants such as tall grasses as a backdrop.
A Dutch variety from 2002.