Dahlia Decorative
Prince Valiant
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90-120cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
90-120cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Prince Valiant’ is a decorative dinnerplate dahlia that brings regal flair to the garden with its large, pale pink-white blooms streaked and speckled with ruby red to carmine striations. The petals are semi-pointed and slightly recurved, forming lush, symmetrical flowers that glow like antique porcelain in the sun.
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🌸 Bloom Size: Up to 18 cm, fully double with painterly markings
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🌿 Height: Grows to 120 cm, with upright stems and a bushy habit
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, back-of-border drama, or as a romantic focal point
- 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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