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Chad Dahlia Dry Bulb — Showy Magenta Ball Flowering Delight

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Chad Dahlia Dry Bulb — Showy Magenta Ball Flowering Delight - Oldboy&

Description

Bring the dramatic beauty of the Chad Dahlia into your garden or bouquet collection. This vibrant, showy, magenta ball-shaped bloom is a head-turner. Whether planted in garden beds, containers, or as cut flowers, this dahlia adds bold color and charm from summer through autumn.

Supplied as a dry bulb, it’s easy to store, ship, and plant at the right season. Perfect for gardeners seeking a bright, cheerful bloom that stands out.

Key Features

  • Botanical Name: Dahlia hybrid

  • Product Code: D142

  • Colour: Rich magenta / pink

  • Blooming Season: December to April (Dec; Jan; Feb; Mar; Apr)

  • Plant Height: 1.0 – 1.5 m (full grown)

  • Sun Requirement: Full sun to semi-shade

  • Growing Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4 (refer to your climate map)

  • Supplied As: Dry bulb

  • Water Wise: Yes — relatively drought tolerant once established

  • Frost Hardy: No

  • Ideal Planting Time: September to December (Sep; Oct; Nov; Dec)

  • End Uses: Garden plant, cut flower, or for naturalising

Why You’ll Love It

  • Striking visual impact — the bold magenta, spherical blooms make stellar focal points in flower beds or arrangements.

  • Dual-purpose beauty — perfect for both garden display and premium cut flowers.

  • Space‑efficient — being a bulb, it’s compact to store until planting, making shipping and handling easier.

  • Low maintenance — once established, this variety copes well in drier conditions.

  • Seasonal delight — blooms through the core of warm months, giving months of color.

Cultivation Tips & Care

  1. Prepare the soil — rich, well-draining compost or soil blend is ideal.

  2. Planting depth — plant the bulb 5–10 cm deep, with “eyes” facing upward.

  3. Spacing — give at least 30–45 cm between bulbs to allow airflow and full growth.

  4. Watering — water thoroughly after planting; maintain moderate moisture (don’t let soil soggy).

  5. Light — choose a location with full sun or partial shade.

  6. Feeding — a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during growing season.

  7. Mulch & support — use mulch to retain moisture, and stakes if needed to support heavy flower heads.

  8. Overwintering (if in colder climates) — lift bulbs after first frost, dry, store in a frost-free area for replanting next season.

FAQs

Question Answer
Is this suitable for pots? Yes — with a deep enough container (≥ 30 cm) and good drainage, it performs well in pots too.
Does it tolerate drought? It’s fairly water-wise — once established it tolerates drier spells, but regular moisture gives better blooms.
Is it frost-hardy? No — it should be lifted or protected in regions with frost.
When will I see blooms? Expect flowers from December through April under ideal conditions.
Can I use it for cut flowers? Absolutely — strong stems and vivid blooms make it excellent for vases and floral arrangements.

⚠️ Please Note

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