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Dahlia Decorative 'Park Princess'
Dahlia Decorative 'Park Princess'
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Overview
Dahlia 'Park Princess': The Delicate Jewel of the Summer Border
Dahlia 'Park Princess' is an exquisite and award-winning variety, famous for its elegant, semi-cactus blooms in a stunning shade of luminous candy-pink. Unlike the giant varieties, 'Park Princess' is a compact specialist, staying neat and tidy while producing a prolific abundance of starburst-shaped flowers. Each bloom features narrow, pointed petals that are slightly quilled, giving the plant a delicate, airy texture that contrasts beautifully with its lush, deep green foliage. This variety is a gardeners’ favourite, specifically bred to bring sophisticated, florist-quality elegance to the front of borders, small urban gardens, or premium patio containers where space is at a premium.
Key Features
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Radiant Pink "Cactus" Form: Features beautifully quilled, spiky petals that create a light and graceful silhouette. The vibrant pink hue possesses a shimmering quality that looks spectacular in the morning sun.
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Neat and Self-Supporting: Growing to a modest and manageable height, 'Park Princess' provides all the drama of a classic Dahlia without the need for staking or heavy supports, making it a low-maintenance choice for tidy gardens.
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Exceptional Bloom Duration: Known for its tireless energy, this variety is a "non-stop" performer. It begins its display in mid-summer and relentlessly pushes out new pink buds until the first frosts of autumn.
The Perfect Cutting Variety: Despite its compact stature, the stems are remarkably sturdy. It is a premier choice for "posy" style arrangements, as the smaller, intricate blooms add a sense of delicate detail to any table setting.
Gardener's Tip
Because Dahlia 'Park Princess' has such a tidy, mounded habit, it is arguably the best Dahlia for container gardening. To keep it looking like a "Princess" all summer, ensure your pot is at least 30 cm wide and has excellent drainage. Since pot-grown plants dry out faster, check the soil daily during heatwaves. A regular liquid feed every two weeks will ensure the plant doesn't run out of "steam," keeping that sea of pink starbursts vibrant and plentiful until October.
Specifications
| Item Package Size |
Bag of 1 Tuber
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| Flower Colour |
Vibrant Candy Pink
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| Flower Size |
Semi-Cactus blooms approx. 8–10 cm wide
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| Planting Time |
Spring (March – May)
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| Bloom Time |
July – October (until first frost)
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| Mature Height |
40 – 60 cm tall
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| Bulb Spacing |
30 – 40 cm apart
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| Bulb Size |
6cm
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| Planting Depth |
Plant 10 cm deep with the old stem pointing upwards.
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| Warnings |
Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
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