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Dahlia Cactus - Anja G.J. - 1 bulb

R 105.00

Anja G.J. Cactus Dahlia – Elegant White Blooms for Your Summer Garden 🌼✨

Turn your garden into a showpiece with the Anja G.J. Cactus Dahlia. Its large, spiky white blossoms with a soft yellow glow at the centre bring a striking yet refined beauty to beds, borders, and cut-flower displays. This variety is not only admired for its sculptural blooms, but also for its resilience in South African conditions.

Why You’ll Love It 💚

  • 🌞 Sun-loving beauty – thrives in full sun, producing spectacular flowers all summer long.

  • 🌿 Low-maintenance elegance – easy to grow, with simple feeding and staking tips.

  • 🍴 Surprising edible petals – add a delicate floral touch to salads and garnishes.

  • 🌸 Cut-flower favourite – long-lasting blooms perfect for arrangements and vases.

  • 🌍 Rich heritage – dahlias originated in Mexico and South America, celebrated for centuries in gardens worldwide.

Growing Tips for South African Gardens 🌱

  • Planting time: October – December.

  • Flowering season: December – May.

  • Dormant period: May – August (lift tubers in July for storage).

  • Height: 20–180 cm (stake taller plants for support).

  • Depth & spacing: Plant tubers 8 cm deep, 15–40 cm apart, keeping clumps intact.

  • Soil: Well-drained, enriched with compost; add sand if clay is present. Mulch to retain moisture.

  • Watering: Every 3–4 days for about 10 minutes; less if in partial shade.

  • Care: Feed with Hadeco Bulb Food, prune to encourage growth, and thin buds for larger central flowers.

👉 Tip: If you notice mottled foliage or stunted growth, remove affected plants promptly to protect healthy stock.

Extra Charm ✨

Fun fact: Beyond their beauty, dahlia petals are edible! Use them as a decorative garnish to impress guests at your next summer gathering.

Bring the elegance of Anja G.J. Cactus Dahlias into your garden this season 🌿🌸. Order your bulbs today and enjoy months of dazzling 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