Dahlia Waterlily

Miss Delilah

*Available August through to December*
$10
  • 120-140cm

  • 5-10cm

  • Full Sun

Dahlia ‘Miss Delilah’ is a waterlily-form decorative dahlia that radiates elegance with its bubblegum-pink petals blending into a buttery cream center, often accented by a soft dark eye. The blooms are perfectly symmetrical and resemble true waterlilies, making them a favourite for both garden display and straight bunches.

  • 🌸 Bloom Size: Around 15 cm, fully double with rounded, pointed petals

  • 🌿 Height: Grows to 120 cm, with strong stems ideal for cutting

  • ☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, needing 6–8 hours daily

  • 🪴 Best Use: Perfect for cutting gardens, borders, or as a romantic focal point

‘Miss Delilah’ blooms from midsummer through early autumn, and its vibrant colouring makes it a standout in pastel-themed borders or bridal arrangements. It’s a strong grower, easy to cultivate, and long-lasting in vases—with a vase life of around 5 days when harvested at three-quarters open.

- 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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