Rose Topmix Dahlia – A Joyful Burst of Pink Charm 🌸
Turn your garden into a summer showcase with the Rose Topmix Dahlia. These compact, daisy-like flowers bloom in vibrant pink with sunny yellow centres, spreading cheer and colour from December through May. Whether in pots, borders, or mixed flower beds, their playful charm brightens every corner of your garden.
Fun fact: Dahlia petals are edible and add a delightful pop of colour to salads, cakes, and drinks.
Why You’ll Love Rose Topmix Dahlias
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🌸 Vivid pink blooms – perfect for adding charm and warmth.
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🌱 Compact habit – ideal for pots, containers, and small gardens.
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☀️ Heat-loving – thrives in South African summers.
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🐝 Pollinator-friendly – attracts bees and butterflies.
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🌼 Long-lasting flowers – continuous blooms from early summer into late autumn.
Growing Tips for South African Gardens 🌿
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil. If soil is heavy, add sand and compost. Mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool.
Sunlight: Full sun is best, but a little midday shade in hot inland regions helps reduce water stress.
Planting:
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Time: October – December.
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Depth: Plant tubers 8 cm deep with eyes facing upwards.
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Spacing: 20–30 cm apart for a neat, bushy effect.
Watering: Deep water every 3–4 days for about 10 minutes. Avoid soggy soil to prevent rot.
Feeding: Apply Hadeco Bulb Food regularly for strong growth and bright blooms.
Care & Maintenance:
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Deadhead regularly to extend flowering.
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Stake if stems become top-heavy.
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At season’s end, cut foliage back when it yellows.
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Lift tubers in July for replanting the following spring.
Bring a touch of playful pink to your summer display with the Rose Topmix Dahlia. Easy to grow, endlessly cheerful, and guaranteed to delight. 🌸
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