Rosella Dahlia – Mesmerising Pink Blooms that Radiate Joy 🌸

Turn your garden into a sea of colour with the Rosella Decorative Dahlia. Known for its rich pink blooms with hints of fuchsia, this variety creates an enchanting, cheerful display that brightens every corner of the garden. A true favourite among cut-flower enthusiasts, Rosella’s vibrant blossoms bring both energy and elegance to outdoor spaces and indoor arrangements alike.

Fun fact: Dahlia petals are edible! Add them to salads or desserts for a delightful burst of colour and charm.

Why You’ll Love Rosella Dahlias

• 🌸 Bold pink blooms – eye-catching flowers that stand out in any garden.

• ✂️ Perfect cut flowers – strong stems, long-lasting, and stunning in vases.

• 🌱 Garden highlight – adds vibrancy and structure to beds and borders.

• 🌞 Thrives in South African sunshine – flourishes in warmth with abundant flowers.

• 💫 Extended flowering season – blooms generously from December through May.

Growing Tips for South African Gardens 🌿

Soil: Plant in well-draining soil enriched with compost. For clay-heavy soils, mix in sand and organic matter. Mulching helps retain moisture and keep roots cool.

Sunlight: Dahlias love full sun. In very hot regions, a touch of midday shade prevents stress.

Planting:

• Time: October – December.

• Depth: 8 cm deep, with tubers pointing down.

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart for airflow and healthy growth.

Watering: Deeply water every 3–4 days for around 10 minutes. Increase frequency during very hot weather.

Feeding: Apply a high-quality bulb fertiliser, such as Hadeco Bulb Food, for strong stems and plentiful blooms.

Care & Maintenance:

• Stake tall stems to prevent wind damage.

• Pinch back young shoots to encourage bushier plants.

• Thin side buds if you’d like fewer but larger blooms.

• Remove plants showing mottled or stunted foliage promptly.

Dormancy & Lifting: Dahlias rest from May to August. In July, cut stems back to 5 cm, lift tubers carefully, and store them in a dry, cool place until replanting in spring.

The Rosella Dahlia is a showpiece of pure joy – bright, bold, and unforgettable. Plant it this season and watch your garden come alive. 🌸

Family: Asteraceae 
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Planting time: October – December 
Flowering time: December - May
Dormant: May – August
Lifting time: July
Type: tuberous root
Mature height: 20-180cm
Planting depth: 8cm deep. Do not separate the tubers and roots from the clump. 
Plant spacing: 15-40cm apart
Watering: Every 3-4 days when planted in the ground for 10 minutes