Dahlia Waterlily
Pink Perception
Dahlia Pink Perception is a graceful waterlily dahlia with soft pink blooms that fade to paler tips, giving each flower a delicate, luminous look. Its broad, neatly layered petals create an elegant open form that brings a softer, more romantic feel to borders and floral arrangements. Growing to around 50 to 100 cm tall, this variety is ideal for adding colour and refinement to sunny, well-drained spots. With strong stems and beautifully shaped blooms, Dahlia Pink Perception is an excellent choice for both garden display and cutting.
- 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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50-60cm
5-10cm
Full Sun