Dahlia Lubega Power Red

Common Name: Dahlia 'Lubega Power Red'

Description: Dahlia 'Lubega Power Red' is a vibrant cultivar known for its large, fully double red blooms that stand out against lush green foliage. This compact, robust plant is part of the Lubega Power series, bred for vigorous growth and prolific flowering. Ideal for containers, borders, and garden beds, it brings a bold splash of colour to any landscape. Thriving in full sun, it prefers well-drained, fertile soil and benefits from regular watering to maintain consistent moisture. In Melbourne's climate, 'Lubega Power Red' blooms from early summer through to mid-autumn, providing continuous visual interest throughout the growing season.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 45 cm
• Width: Approximately 30 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers from Early Summer to Mid-Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Red

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Attracts Bees and Butterflies
• Heat Tolerant
• Perennial in Zones 8–11; Treated as Annual in Cooler Climates

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Marigold (Tagetes spp.)
• Zinnia (Zinnia spp.)
• Salvia (Salvia spp.)
• Petunia (Petunia spp.)
• Lantana (Lantana camara)

Note: In Melbourne's climate, it's advisable to lift and store dahlia tubers during winter to protect them from frost, replanting in spring after the last frost has passed.