Dahlia Decorative
Blue Bell
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80-100cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
80-100cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Blue Bell’ is a decorative dahlia that turns heads with its purple-blue blooms that gently fade to lavender at the tips. The fully double flowers have broad, slightly wavy petals and a soft, rounded form that gives them a dreamy, watercolour-like quality.
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🌸 Bloom Size: 10–15 cm across
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🌿 Height: Grows up to 90 cm
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☀️ Sunlight: Prefers full sun, but tolerates light shade in hot climates
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, mixed borders, or as a focal point in containers
It blooms from summer through to the first frost, and its strong stems make it a reliable choice for floral arrangements. Pair it with pinks or tangerine-toned dahlias for a bold, painterly effect
- 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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