Dahlia Waterlily
Berliner Kleene
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50-70cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
50-70cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Berliner Kleene’ is a compact, cheerful bloomer that punches well above its weight in charm.
This dwarf variety produces perfectly round, bright pink flowers with a soft lilac undertone, each bloom measuring around 10–12 cm wide
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🌸 Bloom Time: From midsummer right through to the first frost
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🌿 Height: Grows to about 50–70 cm, ideal for pots, planters, or front-of-border planting
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☀️ Sunlight: Loves full sun and thrives in well-drained soil
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💐 Use: Great for cut flowers and adds a pop of colour to smaller garden spaces
- The best time to plant Dahlias here in NZ is September or October, but can be planted anytime from mid August through to late December.
- Dahlias love sun ,so choose a nice sunny spot in your garden. Ideally a spot that gets at least 4 hours of full sun a day.
- Dahlias will grow in almost any soil, but prefer well drained loamy soil conditions.
- Prepare the ground a few weeks before planting by digging over the soil thoroughly and adding a little well rotted compost and an application of general fertiliser.
- Before planting the tubers, apply stakes (for larger varieties) staking after planting damages roots and tubers.
- Plant your Dahlia tubers about 5-10cm deep and about 50cm apart with the eye facing upwards. Water well and keep moist being careful not to over-water.
For a full overview of how to plant Dahlias visit our Gardeners Guide.
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