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Dahlia Border - Carola - 2 bulbs

R 135.00

Carola Border Dahlia – Radiant Pink Blooms with a Touch of Elegance 🌸

The Carola Dahlia is a dazzling border variety that bursts with vibrant pink blooms, each one layered with petals that create a firework-like effect in the garden. Compact yet show-stopping, this dahlia is a true gem for borders, beds, and containers. Known for its bold charm, Carola brings joy and sophistication to your outdoor space all season long.

Did you know? Dahlias were once prized in Victorian gardens as symbols of elegance and inner strength. Today, their edible petals even make a delightful garnish in summer salads.

Why Carola Dahlias Deserve a Spot in Your Garden

  • 🌸 Striking pink starbursts – bold, vibrant flowers that command attention.

  • 🌿 Compact border favourite – perfect for borders, beds, and patio pots.

  • ☀️ South African summer ready – heat-loving, sun-seeking blooms.

  • 💐 Brilliant cut flowers – enjoy Carola indoors in long-lasting arrangements.

  • 🐝 Pollinator-friendly – attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.

Growing Tips for South African Conditions 🌱

Soil: Plant in fertile, free-draining soil. Improve clay soil with compost and sand. Mulching helps conserve moisture during hot spells.

Sunlight: Loves full sun. A touch of midday shade in very hot areas will reduce water needs.

Planting:

  • Season: October – December.

  • Depth: 8 cm deep, tubers pointing down.

  • Spacing: 20–30 cm apart for a compact yet impactful display.

Watering: Deeply every 3–4 days for about 10 minutes. Avoid soggy soil to prevent rot.

Feeding: Boost flowering with regular doses of Hadeco Bulb Food.

Care:

  • Stake taller stems if needed.

  • Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers.

  • Lift tubers in July if storing for the next season – cut stems back to 5 cm and keep them cool and dry.

Add the Carola Border Dahlia to your garden and watch it transform borders and beds into a vibrant display of pink brilliance. Plant it once, and it will reward you with beauty season after season. 🌸

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