Rumba Terrace Dahlia – A Carnival of Pink Blooms
Bring the rhythm of the tropics into your garden with the Rumba Terrace Dahlia. Bursting with layers of soft pink petals tipped with a delicate white edge, these compact beauties look like they’re performing a joyful dance in the summer breeze. Perfect for pots, patios, and borders, they offer endless charm with every bloom.
Fun fact: Dahlia petals are edible and can be added to salads or desserts for a touch of elegance and colour.
Why You’ll Love Rumba Terrace Dahlias
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🌸 Exquisite colour play – pink blooms brushed with white for a romantic, festive look.
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🪴 Compact terrace variety – perfectly suited for containers, courtyards, and smaller gardens.
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🌞 South African summer-ready – thrives in warm, sunny conditions across the country.
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💐 Superb cut flowers – long-lasting blooms that brighten indoor spaces.
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🎉 Continuous flowering – enjoy waves of blossoms from December through May.
Growing Tips for South African Gardens 🌱
Soil: Plant in rich, well-draining soil. If your soil is clay-heavy, amend with compost and sand. Mulching helps retain moisture during hot spells.
Sunlight: Full sun is ideal. In very hot inland regions, light midday shade prevents stress and keeps blooms fresh.
Planting:
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Season: October – December.
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Depth: 8 cm, placed horizontally.
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Spacing: 25–40 cm for bushy terrace growth.
Watering: Water deeply every 3–4 days. Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid overwatering.
Feeding: Feed regularly with Hadeco Bulb Food for vigorous growth and repeat flowering.
Care:
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Pinch back tips early to encourage more branching.
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Remove spent flowers to extend blooming.
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Light staking may help in windy spots.
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Lift tubers in July, cut stems to 5 cm, and store in a dry, cool space until the next planting season.
Add the Rumba Terrace Dahlia to your collection and let your garden burst into a carnival of colour and movement. A true performer that never disappoints!
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