Candyfloss 'dahlia collection'
dahlia collection
This elegant dahlia collection showcases a refined palette of blush pinks, buttercream tones, soft lemon-cream, and pure whites. From large, show-stopping decorative blooms to neatly inrolled balls and semi-cactus forms, each cultivated variety offers texture, structure, and long-lasting colour for borders, containers, or cut flower arrangements.
Blooming from midsummer to the first frosts, these dahlias bring understated sophistication and versatility to pots, borders and cut-flower vases.
Blooming from midsummer to the first frosts, these dahlias bring understated sophistication and versatility to pots, borders and cut-flower vases.
How to care for Candyfloss dahlia collection:
Dahlia tubers can be planted outside after frost, or started off in pots under glass in late winter to early spring. Plant them horizontally approximately 12cm (5in) deep, making sure the ‘eyes’ are uppermost. Allow enough room between each tuber so the plants can grow and spread to their full size without being overcrowded.
While in growth, provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. In mild areas, leave them in situ over winter, but protect the crown with a generous layer of dry mulch.
In colder areas, carefully lift and clean the tubers once the first frosts have blackened the foliage and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Then place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite and store in a frost-free place until planting out again.
While in growth, provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. In mild areas, leave them in situ over winter, but protect the crown with a generous layer of dry mulch.
In colder areas, carefully lift and clean the tubers once the first frosts have blackened the foliage and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Then place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite and store in a frost-free place until planting out again.
What's included:
In each collection you will receive one tuber of each of the following:
Dahlia 'Break Out': Similar in style to ‘Café au Lait’, ‘Break Out’ offers a slightly pinker hue and a hint of yellow at its heart, creating a captivating spectacle that's sure to turn heads. The soft unfurling leaves on long stems add an elegant touch to any cut flower arrangement, while the blooms themselves are sure to captivate garden onlookers with their creamy petals tinged with blush pink and buttercream overtones. Grows to 1.2m.
Dahlia 'Linda's Baby': Reaching a modest height with delightful, neatly inrolled light peach-pink petals, creating a flattened ball measuring 8-10cm (3-4in) across. With soft pink sherbet hues and subtle yellow undertones, this dahlia radiates charm, beloved by flower arrangers for its enduring peach-toned petals that last long in the vase. Partner this beauty with blue and purple-toned plants like Agastache, Salvia ‘Amistad’, or Perovskia for an enchanting floral ensemble. Grows to 90cm.
Dahlia 'White Isa': Initially the petals are inrolled, and are a soft lemon-cream with just a hint of pink, but as the 7cm (3in) wide flowers mature fully, the petals flatten out and become paler. Creating a sublime and slightly ethereal effect, the flowers are excellent for bouquets or borders. Grows to 80cm.
Dahlia 'Mount Tacoma': Aperfect semi-cactus white variety, boasting prolific blooms that endure exquisitely in a vase, making it a fantastic addition to any bouquet. Adorned with pure white narrow and pointed petals that span about 15cm (6 in) across, 'Mount Tacoma' offers a striking visual impact. Grows to 1.2m.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
1 × collection | 4 tubers
was £23.95
now £14.97
£3.74 each
available to order from winter
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