Florelie Fruit Tingle

Florelie Fruit Tingle

Fruit Tingle is a gorgeous flower starting off the most divine pink and apricot. It does fade over the course of the seaon apricot and yellow. Normally I dont like this, however with this dahlia it works, pinks at the start of the seaon band apricots and yellows as Autumn approaches.

Key Characteristics

• Type: informal decorative

• Colors: Mid pink fading to pale apricot and yellow,

• Height: 1.2–1.5 meters; requires support.

• Flower size: 8-12cm

• Flowering Time: summer through late autumn.

• Days to Maturity: 80–100 days

• Aspect: full sun

• Soil: Well draining moist soil

• Origin: Lorelie merton

Growing Details

• Planting: Plant in spring (or early summer) after the risk of frost has passed.

• Plant Spacing: 30–45cm

• Pinch: When plants reach 30cm tall

• Maintenance: Prolific bloomer that benefits from continuous deadheading.

Harvesting and Vase Life

Harvest: Blooms are 3/4 open, while petals are still firm at back of flower head.

Vase Life: 5-7 days. For best results, place stems immediately into water with hydrator, or sear the stems in boiling water for approximately 10 seconds.