Dahlia Gallery
Bellini
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30-40cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
30-40cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Bellini' is a compact decorative dahlia that brings soft elegance to small spaces. Its lilac-pink blooms are adorned with creamy-yellow centers, creating a gentle, pastel glow that stands out against dark green foliage. The flowers are fully double and symmetrical, making them ideal for borders, containers, and patio displays.
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🌸 Bloom Size: Around 13 cm , plush and rounded
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🌿 Height: Grows to 30–40 cm, perfect for containers or front-of-border planting
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, welcomes light shade in hot climates
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for balconies, deck pots, low borders, or as a pastel accent
‘Bellini’ blooms massively from midsummer until frost, and its dwarf stature makes it a favorite for tight spaces or layered plantings.
- 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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