
Dahlia Decorative
Fluffles
Limit of 1 per person! sorry, but due to very limited numbers, we are having to limit this beauty to a maximum of 1 per person.
Dahlia ‘Fluffles’ is a formal decorative dahlia that brings a soft, whimsical charm to the garden. Its blooms are a dreamy blend of lavender-pink petals with creamy white centers.
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🌸 Bloom Size: Around 12–15 cm, fully double with a rounded, ruffled form
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🌿 Height: Grows to about 130 cm with strong, upright stems
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, needing 6–8 hours daily
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, borders, or as a romantic focal point
‘Fluffles’ is known for being prolific and productive, blooming from mid-summer through to the first frost. Its sturdy stems and long vase life make it a favourite for floral arrangements, and the soft colouring pairs beautifully with whites, blush tones, or deeper purples for contrast.
- 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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