Dahlia Decorative Double Jill’ (x1)

Add a touch of vintage charm to your garden with Dahlia Double Jill. A sophisticated relative of the popular Ball Dahlia family, Double Jill features fully double, decorative blooms with a mesmerizing color pattern. Each flower is a soft, buttery custard-yellow, delicately tipped with a warm peachy-orange or soft red edge, giving it a beautifully painted appearance.

Key Features for Malta:

Unique Pastel Bicolor: The soft yellow and peach tones offer a subtle, sophisticated alternative to the more aggressive summer colors, making it perfect for creating a calm corner in your garden.

Intricate Petal Structure: The double in its name refers to the dense layers of petals that create a full, rounded flower head that looks beautiful from every angle.

Prolific Flower Production: This variety is known for being a hard worker, sending up multiple flower stems throughout the peak of summer and into autumn.

Stunning in Bouquets: Because of its unique color-tipped petals, Double Jill is a favorite for floral arrangements, adding texture and a warm glow to indoor displays.

Expert Tips for Growing Double Jill in Malta: To get the best color and performance:

Full Sun Exposure: To ensure the yellow is bright and the peachy tips are well-defined, plant Double Jill in a spot that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight.

Staking is Essential: Because Double Jill produces heavy, double-petaled flower heads on tall stems, it is important to stake the plant early in its growth to protect it from Maltas occasional strong summer winds.

Regular Feeding: Use a liquid fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium every two weeks. This helps the plant maintain the energy needed to produce those dense, heavy flower heads.

Mulching for Moisture: Maltas summer sun can dry out dahlia roots quickly. Apply a layer of organic mulch (like straw or bark) around the base to keep the soil cool and moist.

Pinch for Bushiness: When the plant reaches about 30cm in height, pinch out the growing tip. This encourages the plant to branch out, resulting in a bushier plant with more flowers.

Color: Soft Yellow with Peach/Red tips.

Bloom Time: July October.

Height: Approx. 90 100 cm.

Season: Summer Bloomer.

Other Names: Dahlia Double Jill ,Decorative Dahlia Double Jill, Bicolor Yellow and Peach Dahlia, Double Petaled Pastel Dahlia