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Dahlia Cactus - Belmonte - 1 bulb

R 105.00

Belmonte Cactus Dahlia – Bold Pink Blooms with Timeless Charm 🌸

Few flowers bring as much joy to the garden as the Belmonte Cactus Dahlia. With its vibrant pink, spiky petals arranged like a burst of fireworks, it’s a variety that demands attention. These flamboyant blooms have their origins in Mexico and Colombia, where dahlias were once treasured by the Aztecs for both their beauty and edible qualities. Today, the Belmonte variety continues this tradition of delight – stunning in borders, striking in vases, and even playful in the kitchen where petals can be used as colourful garnishes.

Whether you’re creating a romantic border, filling patio containers, or growing cut flowers for your home, the Belmonte Dahlia is guaranteed to add drama, colour, and excitement.

Why Gardeners Love Belmonte Dahlias

  • 🌸 Striking pink blooms – bold and joyful, they light up any garden space.

  • 💐 Perfect for cutting – long stems and lasting vase life bring colour indoors.

  • 🥗 Edible petals – use as decorative accents in salads and desserts.

  • 🌞 Thrives in SA sun – perfectly suited to our warm, bright summers.

  • 🌱 Reliable growth – strong tubers that produce year after year when well cared for.

Growing Tips for Belmonte Cactus Dahlia in South Africa

  • Soil: Plant in rich, well-draining soil. If your garden soil is clay-heavy, mix in compost and river sand for better drainage. Mulching helps lock in moisture.

  • Sunlight: Full sun is ideal. In hotter regions, light afternoon shade helps reduce water needs.

  • Planting time: From October to December, once frost has passed.

  • Depth & spacing: Plant tubers 8 cm deep with the tips facing down. Space 30–40 cm apart.

  • Watering: Water deeply every 3–4 days during hot, dry spells. Avoid waterlogging.

  • Feeding: Apply a bulb fertiliser like Hadeco Bulb Food every few weeks during growth.

  • Support: Taller plants may need staking to stand strong against summer winds or storms.

  • Deadheading & pruning: Regularly remove spent blooms to encourage fresh flowers. Pinching side buds can increase the size of the central bloom.

  • Lifting & storing: In July, cut stems back to 5 cm and lift tubers for storage. Keep them dry until replanting in spring.

  • Propagation: Large tuber crowns can be split, ensuring each piece has one old stem. Young plants can also provide cuttings in early summer.

Add Drama and Colour This Season

Bring the spectacular pink starbursts of Belmonte Cactus Dahlia into your garden. Easy to grow, endlessly rewarding, and unforgettable in bloom – plant yours this season and enjoy months of vibrant colour.

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