Dahlia Waterlily
Priceless Pink
Dahlia ‘Priceless Pink’ is a miniature waterlily-type dahlia that sparkles with charm and painterly detail. Its brilliant white petals are adorned with violet-pink stripes, creating a cheerful pinwheel effect that feels both vintage and fresh. The blooms are small but profuse, rising atop sturdy stems that hold their own in borders and bouquets.
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🌸 Bloom Size: 5–8 cm, semi-double with striped petals
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🌿 Height: Grows to 50–60 cm, compact and upright
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, welcomes light shade in hot climates
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for pots, containers, front-of-border planting, or as a playful accent
‘Priceless Pink’ blooms massively from midsummer until frost, and its compact habit makes it perfect for small gardens, patios, or layered plantings. It’s easy to grow, pollinator-friendly, and excellent for cutting, with flowers that hold well in arrangements and attract butterflies.
- 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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