{"product_id":"dahlia-happy-days-bicolour-cotswold-grown-perennial","title":"Dahlia 'Happy Days Bicolour' - Cotswold Grown Perennial","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA cheerful and compact variety, \u003ci\u003eDahlia ‘Happy Days Bicolour’\u003c\/i\u003e produces a mass of single flowers in vivid pink with bright white tips, creating a two-tone effect that stands out beautifully against its deep, almost black foliage. Flowering over a long period from midsummer to autumn, this dahlia is ideal for pots, raised beds, or the front of sunny borders. Its compact size and vibrant colours make it a firm favourite for pollinators and gardeners alike.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDahlia ‘Happy Days Bicolour’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Bicolour Happy Days Dahlia, is part of the ‘Happy Days’ series – bred for compact growth, showy blooms, and richly coloured foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Tender Perennial\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eTender Perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompact, Flowering, Summer–Autumn Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e July–October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Spring–Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDahlia\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Happy Days Bicolour’ (genus named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNone widely used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBicolour Dahlia, Happy Days Dahlia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCultivated hybrid; parent species native to Mexico and Central America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDeadhead regularly to keep flowers coming. Cut back after the first frost, or lift and store tubers for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSingle, open blooms are excellent for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun preferred. Great for containers, borders, and pollinator-friendly garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep soil consistently moist during the growing season. Water at the base to prevent fungal issues on leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWell-drained, fertile soil is best. Enrich planting areas with compost or organic matter to boost growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every 1–2 weeks from midsummer with a high-potash fertiliser to support flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eToxic if ingested – keep out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePerfect for colourful patio pots – combine with trailing lobelia or bright marigolds for a dazzling summer display. Lift tubers in autumn and store somewhere dry and frost-free, or grow in containers that can be brought indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":56239287468413,"sku":"5135380610571","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"13cm","offer_id":56239287501181,"sku":"3135380610571","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm","offer_id":56239287533949,"sku":"1135380610571","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/dahlia-happy-days-bicolour-cotswold-grown-perennial-477548.jpg?v=1750293159","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/dahlia-happy-days-bicolour-cotswold-grown-perennial","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}