{"product_id":"dahlia-bee-hive-tuber-bronze-orange-miniature-ball","title":"Dahlia ‘Bee Hive’ Tuber | Bronze-Orange Miniature Ball","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDahlia ‘Bee Hive’ produces beautifully rounded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebronze-orange miniature ball flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with tightly arranged petals resembling the repeating pattern of a honeycomb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warm copper, amber and soft peach tones combine easily with pinks, yellows, oranges and creams in garden displays and flower arrangements. Introduced in 2024, ‘Bee Hive’ is a strong-growing and productive variety with sturdy stems and excellent cut-flower qualities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuber Supply Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone dormant Dahlia tuber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample image only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flower colour may vary slightly with temperature, sunlight, soil and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuber size, shape and the number of growing points will vary naturally. A smaller tuber can produce a plant and flowers equal to those produced by a larger tuber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm bronze-orange flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper, amber and soft peach tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiniature ball flower form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTightly arranged honeycomb-like petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers approximately 8–9cm across\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong, sturdy growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong stems suitable for cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProductive flowering variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers repeatedly when regularly picked or deadheaded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for garden beds and cut-flower gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut-flower gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBouquets and floral arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed garden borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm-toned planting schemes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge pots and containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDahlia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Bee Hive’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bee Hive Dahlia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Asteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tuberous perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Classification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Miniature Ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bronze orange, copper, amber and soft peach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8–9cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.2–1.5m, depending on conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer to autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile and well drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate during active growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright and branching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut Flower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupply Format:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One dormant tuber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in spring after the risk of frost has passed and the soil has begun to warm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a sunny position receiving approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Afternoon protection may be beneficial in very hot climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant the tuber horizontally approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10cm deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the growing point or eye facing upward. Space plants approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–75cm apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to provide room for growth and airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid heavy watering before shoots appear unless the soil is particularly dry. Once active growth begins, water deeply and regularly without leaving the soil continually wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstall a stake at planting time or while the plant is still young to support its tall stems later in the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater deeply during active growth, particularly during hot or dry weather. Direct water towards the soil and avoid frequently wetting the foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow excess water to drain freely, as tubers may rot in continually wet soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare the soil with compost or well-rotted organic matter before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply a suitable flowering plant fertiliser once active growth is established. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinching and Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinching the central growing tip when the young plant is approximately 20–30cm high can encourage branching and additional flowering stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegularly cut flowers or remove spent blooms to promote continued flowering throughout summer and autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Bee Hive’ can reach approximately 1.2–1.5m and should be supported with a sturdy stake, frame or suitable plant support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDahlias perform best in temperate and warm-temperate climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey can also be grown in subtropical areas with excellent drainage, good airflow and some protection from extreme afternoon heat. Planting times may need to be adjusted in warm, humid regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn frost-prone areas, wait until the danger of frost has passed before planting. Tubers may be lifted and stored after the foliage dies back where winters are cold or excessively wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat colour is Dahlia ‘Bee Hive’?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are warm bronze orange with copper, amber and soft peach tones. Their appearance may shift slightly under different temperatures and light conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat flower type is Bee Hive?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Bee Hive’ is classified as a Miniature Ball Dahlia, producing rounded flowers with tightly arranged petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow large are the flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blooms reach approximately 8–9cm across under suitable growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow tall does Bee Hive grow?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants generally reach approximately 1.2–1.5m and should be supported with a sturdy stake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Bee Hive suitable for cutting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Its sturdy stems, productive flowering and compact ball-shaped blooms make it an excellent cut-flower variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen will it flower?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDahlias generally flower from summer into autumn. Flowering commonly begins around 90 days after planting, depending on climate and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan it be grown in a pot?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, but use a large container with drainage holes and provide a sturdy support. Container-grown Dahlias may require more frequent watering and feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill my tuber look like the one pictured?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuber size and shape vary naturally. The product image shows an example of the mature flowers rather than the exact tuber supplied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Product Image Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample image only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The image shows the expected mature flowers and is not a photograph of the exact tuber supplied. Flower colour, size and appearance may vary slightly with climate, temperature, sunlight and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuber Supply Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone dormant Dahlia tuber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuber size, shape and the number of growing points will vary naturally. 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