Formby Art Dahlia Dry Bulb — Lilac-Pink & White Small Ball Blooms 🎨

Introducing the Formby Art Dahlia, a uniquely Tassie-bred small ball type that’s truly a work of floral art! With soft white petals delicately tipped in lilac pink, this variety offers a refined, romantic look that stands out in both gardens and bouquets.

This decorative dahlia is compact yet impactful — bred for both performance and beauty. Supplied as a dry bulb, it’s easy to store and plant at the perfect time.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Dahlia hybrid

• Product Code: D64

• Colour: Pink & White (lilac pink-tipped petals)

• Bloom Period: December to April (Dec; Jan; Feb; Mar; Apr)

• Height: Approx. 1.2 m

• Aspect: Full sun to semi-shade

• Growing Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4

• Product Type: Decorative, small ball dahlia

• Supplied As: Dry bulb

• Water Wise: Yes

• Frost Hardy: No

• Planting Time: September to December

• End Use: Garden display, floral cutting, naturalising

Why You’ll Love It

• 🎨 Bred in Tasmania — premium local variety with artisanal beauty

• 🌸 Compact ball blooms — perfectly shaped, ideal for borders or vases

• 💐 Delicate petal color — soft white with lilac pink tips for a romantic palette

• 🪴 Low maintenance — thrives in various settings with minimal care

• ✂️ Perfect for cut flower lovers — holds shape and color beautifully in arrangements

Planting & Care Tips

1. Choose a sunny to partly shaded area with rich, well-draining soil.

2. Plant bulb 5–10 cm deep, spacing 30–45 cm apart.

3. Water well after planting, then keep lightly moist.

4. Feed every 4–6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.

5. Staking optional, depending on exposure and wind conditions.

6. Lift bulbs before frost in colder zones for storage and replanting.

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⚠️ Please Note

Images are for illustrative purposes only. Flower colour, form, and size may vary slightly depending on growing conditions, tuber stock, and climate.