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Dahlia Dinner Plate - Lavender Perfection - 1 bulb

R 135.00

Lavender Perfection Dinnerplate Dahlia – A Pink Masterpiece for Your Garden 🌸

Despite its name, the Lavender Perfection Dinnerplate Dahlia bursts into breathtaking shades of pink rather than lavender. With blooms that can reach an impressive 25 cm across, this dahlia is all about show-stopping elegance. Whether in borders, containers, or as cut flowers in arrangements, it creates a dazzling impression that lingers in memory.

Dahlias, native to Mexico and celebrated by the Aztecs, were once prized for their edible tubers. Today, their petals (also edible) are a whimsical garnish for salads and desserts, making them both ornamental and functional.

Why Gardeners Love Lavender Perfection Dahlias

  • 🌸 Giant dinnerplate blooms – statement flowers up to 25 cm across.

  • 💕 Romantic pink shades – ideal for wedding bouquets and summer gardens.

  • 🌞 Perfect for South Africa – heat-loving and sun-thriving.

  • 💐 Cut flower favourite – long stems, lasting beauty in vases.

  • ✨ Heritage charm – a classic variety admired worldwide.

Growing Tips for South African Gardens 🌱

Soil: Prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Add compost and sand to improve heavy clay soils. Mulch helps retain soil moisture.

Sunlight: Plant in full sun for the biggest blooms. In very hot inland regions, light midday shade can help reduce water stress.

Planting:

  • Season: October – December.

  • Depth: 8 cm deep, tubers pointed down.

  • Spacing: 50–70 cm apart for airflow and growth.

Watering: Deep water every 3–4 days, around 10 minutes. Avoid overwatering.

Feeding: Apply Hadeco Bulb Food regularly to promote strong growth and vibrant flowers.

Care:

  • Stake taller stems to support heavy blooms.

  • Remove side buds to encourage larger flower heads.

  • Deadhead regularly to extend the season.

  • Lift tubers in July, cut stems to 5 cm, and store dry until replanting in spring.

Fill your garden with romance and grandeur. Plant Lavender Perfection Dinnerplate Dahlia bulbs and let your outdoor space dazzle with unforgettable blooms.

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