Dahlia Decorative
Esli
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70-90cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
70-90cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Esli’ is a decorative dahlia that radiates vintage charm with its soft pink blooms and a subtle yellow blush at the center. As the flowers mature, they often fade to a lighter pink, giving each bloom a delicate, evolving beauty. The petals are broad and flat, arranged in a full, rounded form that’s both classic and eye-catching.
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🌸 Bloom Size: Around 7–10 cm, ball-shaped and consistent
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🌿 Height: Typically grows to 70–90 cm with sturdy stems
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, rewarding you with prolific blooms
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, borders, or romantic bouquets
‘Esli’ blooms from mid-summer through autumn, and its soft colouring makes it a versatile companion for both bold and pastel garden palettes. It’s also known for being a strong grower and early bloomer, with no staking required in most conditions
- 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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