Dahlia Sir Alfred Ramsay Fresh Tubers

The Sir Alf Ramsey dahlia is a well-loved Giant Decorative or Dinnerplate dahlia, named for the famed England football manager. It’s renowned for its enormous, showy blooms, reaching up to about 25 cm (10 inches) across, with lilac-pink petals that fade to a creamy white center. This variety is ideal for borders, exhibitions, and long-lasting cut arrangements, and it’s highly sought after for summer displays. To achieve its striking flowers from summer through autumn, plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil, and provide staking for the tall stems. In colder climates, lift and store the tubers overwinter to protect them. Key Characteristics: Type: Giant Decorative / Dinnerplate. Flowers: Large (25 cm ), double, lilac-pink with cream centers, decorative form. Height: Up to 90–100 cm (3–3.3 ft). Season: Late summer to mid-autumn. Growing Tips: Sun: Full sun. Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil. Planting: Start tubers in pots indoors from March/April, or plant outdoors after the frost (May). Support: Stake taller stems. Care: Feed with a potash-rich fertilizer, deadhead regularly, and water well. Winter: Lift tubers in cold areas and store them frost-free.