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Dahlia Dinner Plate - Otto's Thrill - 1 bulb

R 135.00

Otto’s Thrill Dinnerplate Dahlia – Bold Blooms That Steal the Show 🌸

If you’re after flowers that wow, look no further than the Otto’s Thrill Dinnerplate Dahlia. With colossal blooms often reaching 25 cm across, this variety makes an unforgettable statement in borders, beds, and vases. Its soft blush-pink petals, kissed with deeper tones at the centre, create a dreamy, romantic effect that draws every eye.

First bred in the USA, this award-winning dinnerplate dahlia has become a favourite worldwide for its sheer size and elegance. Its edible petals even make a surprising garnish for salads and desserts – blending beauty with versatility.

Why You’ll Love Otto’s Thrill Dahlias

  • 🌸 Massive dinnerplate flowers – blooms up to 25 cm wide.

  • 💕 Romantic pink hues – soft outer petals with rich pink centres.

  • 🌞 Thrives in South African gardens – heat-tolerant and sun-loving.

  • 💐 Perfect for cut flowers – long-lasting, dramatic stems.

  • ✨ Showstopper variety – ideal for borders, weddings, and summer displays.

Growing Tips for South African Gardens 🌱

Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost works best. Add sand to clay-heavy soils. Mulch to retain moisture.

Sunlight: Full sun for maximum blooms. In hot inland areas, provide light midday shade to reduce water stress.

Planting:

  • Season: October – December.

  • Depth: 8 cm deep, with tubers facing down.

  • Spacing: 50–70 cm apart for airflow and growth.

Watering: Deep soak every 3–4 days for about 10 minutes. Avoid overwatering to prevent rot.

Feeding: Use Hadeco Bulb Food regularly for strong growth and bigger flowers.

Care:

  • Stake stems to support enormous blooms.

  • Pinch off side buds to encourage larger central flowers.

  • Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering season.

  • Lift tubers in July, trim stems to 5 cm, and store dry until spring.

Bring home the drama. Plant Otto’s Thrill Dinnerplate Dahlia bulbs this season and transform your garden into a stage of colour, elegance, and grandeur.

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