{"product_id":"bio-dahlia-orange-king","title":"Organic Dahlia 'Orange King'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eApricot-Orange Decorative Dahlia ‘Orange King’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, warm and refined: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Orange King’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a decorative dahlia with elegant apricot to peach-coloured blooms. Rather than a bold, bright orange, this variety displays a subtle colour gradient — from soft salmon-orange outer petals to a slightly deeper coral centre — creating a luxurious and romantic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fully double flowers are beautifully rounded and well structured. Lightly curled petals add depth and softness to the bloom. With a flower diameter of approximately 12–15 cm, ‘Orange King’ is not a dinnerplate dahlia, but an ideal size for floral arrangements: eye-catching yet easy to combine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a cut flower, ‘Orange King’ stands out thanks to its strong stems, good vase life and versatile colour. It pairs beautifully with cream, blush pink, rust and deep burgundy tones. In the garden, it adds warmth without overpowering neighbouring plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombination tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine ‘Orange King’ with cream or white dahlias for a soft, harmonious look, or create an elegant contrast with deep burgundy varieties. Also very attractive when combined with ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting instructions for Dahlia ‘Orange King’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStarting indoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDahlias are not frost hardy. From March onwards, tubers can be started indoors to encourage earlier flowering. Plant the tuber in a pot with loose compost, place in a bright, frost-free location and water sparingly until growth starts. After the risk of frost has passed (around mid-May), plants can be moved outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting outdoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant tubers outdoors from mid-May once all risk of frost has passed. Plant the tuber approximately 2–3 cm below the soil surface, allowing around 50 cm spacing between plants. Flowering usually begins 60–90 days after planting and continues until the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDahlia ‘Orange King’ prefers a sunny, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil. In heavier soils, improve drainage by adding compost. Due to its height and flower production, staking may be beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePinching dahlias\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinching promotes a bushier plant with more flowering stems. Pinch out the growing tip once the plant has developed 2–4 pairs of leaves, cutting just above a leaf node with clean, sharp secateurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare for Dahlia ‘Orange King’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist, especially during warm and dry periods. Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous flowering. Feed every 6 weeks with a suitable flowering fertiliser for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the first frost, cut plants back to just above ground level. In cold or wet winters, lift the tubers and store them frost-free until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Orange King’ is easy to propagate by dividing the tubers. Divide in spring when the growth points are visible, ensuring each section has at least one healthy shoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEdible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganically grown dahlias are fully edible. The petals can be used as an edible decoration, while the tubers have a mild, earthy flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin of the Dahlia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDahlias originate from Mexico, where they were originally cultivated for their edible tubers before becoming popular ornamental plants worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrganic \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Orange King’ – Ordering information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Skal certified: 109459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Supplied individually or available with bulk discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💰 Bulk discount level: \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJuly – October\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePlanting time:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFrom May (or start indoors from March)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2 – 3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e100 – 110 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFlower diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e12 – 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePosition:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSoil:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLoam \/ sandy soil – slightly acidic to neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNot frost hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMexico\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFamily:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eColour:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrange (apricot \/ peach)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGroup:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDecorative\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePollinator friendly:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eScented:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTuber size:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGrade 1\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/collections\/bio-dahlias\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy organic dahlia tubers from the Bloemoloog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOther dahlia varieties\u003c\/a\u003e \n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/EU_Organic_Logo_Colour_OuterLine_rgb.jpg?v=1730902844\" alt=\"Skal organic quality mark - NL-BIO-01\" width=\"159\" height=\"106\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNL-BIO-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloemoloog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56483275964760,"sku":"571","price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/BioDahlia_OrangeKing.webp?v=1767624297","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en\/products\/organic-dahlia-orange-king","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}