Dahlia Decorative
Sturm Princess
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100-110cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
100-110cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia 'Sturm Princess' dazzles with its big, layered flowers in a stunning magenta-pink shade sprinkled with fuchsia flashes. This lively bloomer grows robustly and is perfect for snipping fresh, colourful bouquets. Loved for its bright hues and charming striped patterns, it’s a playful addition to any garden or vase.
Another fantastic cut-flower variety!
Bloom size of approx 13-15cm, height of 1m
- 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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