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Dahlia Decorative - Edinburgh - 1 bulb

R 105.00

Edinburgh Dahlia – Striking Purple & White Blooms with Timeless Elegance 💜

Bring drama and sophistication into your garden with the Edinburgh Decorative Dahlia. Its bold blooms feature deep royal-purple centres that fade into soft white tips, creating a breathtaking two-toned effect. These large, rounded flowers command attention in borders, beds, and vases, making Edinburgh a cherished variety for gardeners and floral designers alike.

Fun fact: Dahlia petals are edible! Use them as a unique garnish for salads, desserts, or summer platters.

Why You’ll Love Edinburgh Dahlias

  • 💜 Unique two-toned blooms – rich purple blending to white for a mesmerising effect.

  • ✂️ Ideal for cut flowers – stunning, long-lasting arrangements with real impact.

  • 🌱 Garden showpiece – brings contrast, depth, and elegance to borders and beds.

  • 🌞 Loves the South African sun – thrives in warm, bright conditions.

  • 💫 Extended display – flowers from December through to May, bringing colour for months.

Growing Tips for South African Gardens 🌿

Soil: Plant in fertile, well-draining soil. If your soil is clay-heavy, improve it with sand and compost. Mulching helps conserve water and cool roots.

Sunlight: Best grown in full sun. In very hot regions, light midday shade prevents stress.

Planting:

  • Time: October – December.

  • Depth: 8 cm deep with tubers pointing down.

  • Spacing: 30–40 cm apart for airflow and healthy growth.

Watering: Water deeply every 3–4 days for about 10 minutes. Adjust frequency in hot, dry spells.

Feeding: Apply a quality bulb fertiliser (e.g. Hadeco Bulb Food) regularly to encourage lush growth and abundant blooms.

Care & Maintenance:

  • Stake taller plants to support heavy blooms.

  • Pinch back stems to promote bushy growth.

  • Thin side buds for fewer but larger flowers.

  • Remove plants showing mottled or stunted foliage.

Dormancy & Lifting: Dahlias go dormant from May to August. In July, cut stems back to 5 cm, lift tubers, and store them in a cool, dry spot until replanting in spring.

Make a bold statement with the Edinburgh Dahlia – an unforgettable bloom that brings artistry and elegance to your garden. 💜

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