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Dormant tuber
Asteraceae
Giant double peach-flowered dahlia
Giant ‘Fairway Spur’ Dahlia (Dahlia ‘Fairway Spur’)
Product code : VAN-327-411-20
Fairway Spur produces very large double peach flowers on an upright clump approximately 100 cm tall. Plant its No1 tuber 10 cm deep and leave 50 cm around the crown in full sun and fertile, humus-rich, fresh drained soil. Early support, deep watering at the base, and regular deadheading sustain flowering from midsummer until frost. This Van Noort Dinnerplate dahlia brings a warm colour to borders and provides long stems for arrangements. In Canada, store the tuber somewhere cool and frost-free through winter. Early staking protects the stems, while regular cutting encourages a continuous display of magnificent peach flowers. Early staking protects the stems, while regular cutting encourages a continuous display of magnificent peach flowers.
- Quantity
- 1 No1 tuber
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- Annual under Quebec conditions
- Hardiness
- Zone 8; lift the tuber in colder regions
Discover the plant
Common nameGiant Fairway Spur dahlia
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusDahlia
SpeciesGarden hybrid of Dinnerplate type
CultivarFairway Spur
TypeDormant tuber
Botanical nameDahlia
Reproducible seedsYes
Giant ‘Fairway Spur’ Dahlia (Dahlia ‘Fairway Spur’) ‘Fairway Spur’ is a Dinnerplate dahlia prized for immense double peach flowers with broad, gently curved petals. Each No1 tuber forms an upright clump approximately 100 cm tall and 50 cm wide, furnished with dense green foliage. Giant blooms continue from midsummer until the first frost and provide a warm shade that combines readily with white, blue, and purple flowers. This Van Noort selection is particularly effective in sunny borders and cutting gardens, where its long stems create spectacular refined arrangements. Early support protects the flower display, while regular cutting encourages additional buds through the productive summer season.
Plant the tuber in spring after the final frost when soil has warmed. Lay it horizontally 10 cm deep with its bud facing upward in fertile, humus-rich soil that stays fresh yet drains very well. Choose full sun and keep 50 cm clear around the crown. Install a sturdy stake at planting to support giant flowers without injuring roots later. Water sparingly before emergence, then deeply at the base whenever the surface dries. Pinch the shoot at 20 or 30 cm, add compost, and feed moderately with a fertilizer richer in potassium once buds appear. Keep foliage dry during irrigation and maintain open airflow around the clump.
Place ‘Fairway Spur’ in the middle or back of a border beside a path that permits cutting flowers and removing faded heads. Its peach tones complement blue salvias, purple verbenas, white gauras, chocolate cosmos, and bronze grasses. Harvest stems early in the morning when flowers are nearly open, and keep simple open blooms nearby for pollinators because highly double flowers provide limited access to their centres. In Quebec, after the first frost, cut stems, gently lift the crown, let its surface dry, then store the tuber somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Inspect it monthly and replant only after freezing weather has passed.
Planting guide
Plant well.Grow beautifully.
Planting depth
10 cm (4 in)
Spacing / density
50 cm (20 in) between plants
Best planting time
May to early June once soil is warm
Propagation
Division of a tuber carrying a viable bud
Growing method
After the final frost, loosen sunny soil to 30 cm and incorporate mature compost. Lay the tuber horizontally 10 cm deep with its bud upward, keeping 50 cm around the clump. Close without compacting and water sparingly before emergence to prevent rot. When shoots reach 20 to 30 cm, pinch above a leaf pair to encourage branching. Install a discreet stake or ring immediately. Water deeply at the base whenever the surface dries and apply fertilizer moderate in nitrogen and richer in potassium from bud formation. Tie stems with soft material. Remove faded flowers until frost. Once foliage blackens, cut, lift, dry, and store the tuber away from frost. Fairway Spur is a giant Dinnerplate dahlia with large double soft peach flowers. Broad gently curved petals create full, balanced flowerheads with refined texture. The upright clump reaches about one metre and benefits from discreet staking in windy places. Full sun and fertile humus-rich fresh drained soil support sturdy stems. Feeding moderate in nitrogen and richer in potassium accompanies bud formation. Pinching branches young shoots and removing faded flowerheads extends flowering. In Quebec, the tuber must be lifted after frost and stored somewhere cool and frost-free.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
5 °C (41 °F)
Care level
Moderate
Watering
Before emergence, water only when soil becomes distinctly dry. Once stems establish, apply water deeply at the base whenever the surface begins drying, especially during bud development and heat. Let drainage work between applications. Avoid wetting double flowers and foliage in the evening because prolonged moisture favours spotting and grey mould. Fairway Spur is a giant Dinnerplate dahlia with large double soft peach flowers.
Soil type
Prepare fertile, humus-rich, loose, freely drained loam retaining even freshness during growth. Mature compost improves structure and supplies gentle reserves. On heavy soil, raise the planting slightly and incorporate coarse mineral material. Avoid hollows where water stands around the tuber, constantly wet substrates, and very dry ground that weakens stems and buds. Fairway Spur is a giant Dinnerplate dahlia with large double soft peach flowers.
Fertilization
Incorporate mature compost before planting. From active growth, use balanced fertilizer low to moderate in nitrogen, then favour a potassium-richer formula as buds form. Follow labelled rates and water afterward. Excess nitrogen produces soft stems, abundant leaves, and fewer flowers. Stop feeding several weeks before autumn lifting. Fairway Spur is a giant Dinnerplate dahlia with large double soft peach flowers. Broad gently curved petals create full, balanced flowerheads with refined texture.
Moisture
Maintain even soil moisture without saturation during active growth. Large double flowers become heavy after rain; good air circulation, 50 cm spacing, and support reduce breakage and slow drying. Never let thick mulch touch the crown. During storage, keep a cool dry atmosphere that prevents both extreme shrivelling and rot. Fairway Spur is a giant Dinnerplate dahlia with large double soft peach flowers.
Seasonal care
In spring, inspect the tuber, prepare soil, plant after frost, and install support before stems become fragile. Pinch young shoots to branch the clump. In summer, water deeply, tie with soft material, feed moderately, and remove faded flowers regularly. Harvest stems early in the morning using clean tools. Monitor slugs, aphids, earwigs, spider mites, and mould without needlessly treating neighbouring flowers. In autumn, wait until frost blackens foliage, cut stems to 10 or 25 cm, lift the tuber without injury, and let its surface dry. Label Fairway Spur clearly. In winter, store it somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Inspect monthly, remove soft tissue, and prevent both condensation and complete desiccation. Fairway Spur is a giant Dinnerplate dahlia with large double soft peach flowers. Broad gently curved petals create full, balanced flowerheads with refined texture. The upright clump reaches about one metre and benefits from discreet staking in windy places. Full sun and fertile humus-rich fresh drained soil support sturdy stems. Feeding moderate in nitrogen and richer in potassium accompanies bud formation. Pinching branches young shoots and removing faded flowerheads extends flowering. In Quebec, the tuber must be lifted after frost and stored somewhere cool and frost-free. Double flowers suit arrangements and borders but provide little food for pollinators. Water deeply at the base when the surface dries without saturating the crown.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
At least 45 cm wide and deep
Use a stable container at least 45 cm wide and deep with numerous holes. Fill it with rich potting mix amended with compost and drainage material. Set one tuber 10 cm below the surface and immediately install a central stake or discreet cage. Keep the pot in full sun protected from strong wind. Water deeply whenever the upper centimetres dry and always empty the saucer. Feed moderately during growth, then emphasize potassium from bud formation. Pinch young shoots and remove faded flowers. Rotate the container regularly for balanced growth. After the first frost, cut stems, let the mix dry slightly, and remove the tuber for cool dry frost-free storage until spring. Fairway Spur is a giant Dinnerplate dahlia with large double soft peach flowers. Broad gently curved petals create full, balanced flowerheads with refined texture. The upright clump reaches about one metre and benefits from discreet staking in windy places. Full sun and fertile humus-rich fresh drained soil support sturdy stems. Feeding moderate in nitrogen and richer in potassium accompanies bud formation. Pinching branches young shoots and removing faded flowerheads extends flowering. In Quebec, the tuber must be lifted after frost and stored somewhere cool and frost-free.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
100 cm (40 in)
Width / spread
50 cm (20 in)
Flower color
Soft peach
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Deciduous after frost
Growth rate
Fast
Growth habit
Tall upright clump
Bloom period
Fully double Fairway Spur flowers are very large and repeat from midsummer until the first frost. Broad peach petals form full, balanced, luminous Dinnerplate blooms. Cut faded flowerheads above a leaf pair to renew buds. Support and good airflow protect this delicate texture after rainfall. Fairway Spur is a giant Dinnerplate dahlia with large double soft peach flowers. This attention preserves vigour and the quality of its large peach flowers.
Harvest
July to October. Pick flowers when they are fully open to ensure the best vase life.
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Pair Fairway Spur with blue salvias, purple verbenas, white gauras, chocolate cosmos, sweet alyssum, and bronze grasses sharing sun and drained soil. Airy silhouettes and simple flowers highlight giant Dinnerplate flowerheads while providing insects with more accessible resources. Keep 50 cm around the tuber and avoid highly aggressive roots or plants requiring constantly dry ground. Fairway Spur is a giant Dinnerplate dahlia with large double soft peach flowers. Broad gently curved petals create full, balanced flowerheads with refined texture. This attention preserves vigour and the quality of its large peach flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
When should Fairway Spur dahlia be planted?
Plant Fairway Spur in spring after the final frost when soil has warmed and no longer remains saturated. Lay the tuber horizontally 10 cm deep with its bud upward, keeping 50 cm clear around the crown. In cold regions, starting it indoors in a pot four to six weeks earlier advances growth, but acclimate the plant gradually before moving it outside. Water very sparingly before emergence to prevent rot, then increase moisture as shoots and roots become active. This routine respects the tuber’s natural rhythm and maintains healthy growth through changing summer conditions. This routine respects the tuber’s natural rhythm and maintains healthy growth through changing summer conditions.
Does Fairway Spur need staking?
Yes, install a sturdy stake or ring at planting. Fairway Spur reaches approximately 100 cm and its immense double blooms become heavy after rain or in wind. Early support prevents piercing the tuber later and quickly disappears beneath foliage. Fasten stems with broad soft ties without tightening them, then check ties during growth. Pinching the shoot at 20 or 30 cm encourages a more branched stable clump, but does not completely replace support in an exposed site. This routine respects the tuber’s natural rhythm and maintains healthy growth through changing summer conditions. This routine respects the tuber’s natural rhythm and maintains healthy growth through changing summer conditions.
How can abundant peach flowers be encouraged?
Give the dahlia at least six hours of direct sun, fertile compost-enriched soil, and excellent drainage. After emergence, water deeply at the base whenever the surface dries without constantly wetting foliage. Pinch the young shoot to encourage branching, then use fertilizer low in nitrogen and richer in potassium with moderation. Cut nearly open flowers for arrangements or promptly remove faded heads. These actions prevent seed formation and direct energy toward new buds, extending the peach display until the first frost. This routine respects the tuber’s natural rhythm and maintains healthy growth through changing summer conditions. This routine respects the tuber’s natural rhythm and maintains healthy growth through changing summer conditions.
Can Fairway Spur be grown in a container?
Yes, choose a stable container at least 45 cm wide and deep with large drainage holes. Fill it with fertile airy mix, plant the tuber 10 cm deep, and immediately install sturdy support. Keep the container in full sun, water deeply when the upper few centimetres dry, and always empty its saucer. A thin mulch reduces moisture fluctuations. Feed moderately, pinch the shoot, and remove faded flowers. After frost, remove the tuber and store it somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. This routine respects the tuber’s natural rhythm and maintains healthy growth through changing summer conditions. This routine respects the tuber’s natural rhythm and maintains healthy growth through changing summer conditions.
How should the tuber be overwintered in Canada?
After the first frost blackens foliage, cut stems to 10 or 15 cm. Lift widely around the crown with a fork to avoid injuring tuberous roots, gently remove loose soil, and let the surface dry in a sheltered place. Store the labelled tuber in lightly insulating material somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Inspect it monthly, remove any soft section with a clean tool, and increase ventilation if condensation appears. Replant only after frost risk has passed. This routine respects the tuber’s natural rhythm and maintains healthy growth through changing summer conditions. This routine respects the tuber’s natural rhythm and maintains healthy growth through changing summer conditions.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Supporting wildlife
Fully double Fairway Spur flowers hide nearly all of their disc and therefore offer little accessible pollen or nectar. Their value is mainly ornamental. Support wildlife by pairing this dahlia with salvias, sweet alyssum, verbenas, and other simple flowers, avoiding insecticides, providing shallow clean water, and maintaining several flowering periods in the border. Fairway Spur is a giant Dinnerplate dahlia with large double soft peach flowers.
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