Dahlia - Decorative Small-flowered Misses Miley
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The charming cultivar dahlia 'Misses Miley' is recognised for its unique and whimsical blossom shape and hue. This variety has attractive blooms that resemble semi-cacti, with petals that curl inward at the tips to give the appearance of spikes. The flowers have a quirky and striking appearance due to their vivid combination of pink and white stripes.
'Misses Miley', which reaches a height of roughly 90–120 cm, is perfect for enhancing borders and floral arrangements with height and visual intrigue. It needs well-drained, nutritious soil to grow, and it prefers full sun, which helps to maximise the brightness and vibrancy of its blooms.
Supplied as tubers, the best time to plant is in April and May. To plant them, dig a hole at least 20-30cm square and around 20-30cm deep for each one. Cover the base of the hole with 10cms of compost, or manure and give it a good dousing with a full watering can and then plant the dahlia at a depth of 15-20cms. You will need a stout stake, not just a bamboo cane, to support each plant and it is a good idea to knock this in first and then place the plant by its side. It will need to be lifted in winter - once the foliage dies back simply dig it up and store in a cool, frost free location.