{"product_id":"dahlia-breannon-tuber-peach-apricot-dusty-pink-flowers","title":"Dahlia ‘Breannon’ Tuber | Peach, Apricot \u0026 Dusty Pink Flowers","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDahlia ‘Ben Hur’ produces spectacular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge ivory-white flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a soft creamy centre. Its broad, layered petals create a full decorative flower form that makes an impressive statement in garden beds, borders and floral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neutral white and cream colouring works beautifully in cottage gardens, white gardens and mixed planting schemes. Its strong upright growth and large flowers also make ‘Ben Hur’ an excellent variety for cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Product Image Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample image only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The image shows the expected mature flowers and is not a photograph of the exact tuber supplied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower colour, size and appearance may vary slightly with climate, temperature, sunlight and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuber Supply Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone dormant Dahlia tuber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuber size, shape and the number of growing points will vary naturally. A smaller tuber can produce a plant and flowers equal to those produced by a larger tuber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge ivory-white flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft creamy centre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull decorative flower form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad, densely layered petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant neutral colouring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpright growth reaching approximately 1.2m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for cutting and arranging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers repeatedly when regularly picked or deadheaded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for garden beds and large containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer-to-autumn flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut-flower gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBouquets and floral arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed garden borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWedding and event flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge pots and containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDahlia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Ben Hur’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ben Hur Dahlia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Asteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tuberous perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Classification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Decorative Dahlia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ivory white with a creamy centre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.2m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer to autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile and well drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate during active growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright and branching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut Flower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupply Format:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One dormant tuber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in spring after the risk of frost has passed and the soil has begun to warm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a sunny position receiving approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Afternoon protection may be beneficial in very hot climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant the tuber horizontally approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15cm deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the dried stem or growing point facing upward. Space plants approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60cm apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to provide room for growth and airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid continually wet soil, as Dahlia tubers may rot in poorly drained conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstall a stake when planting or while the plant is young. Early staking avoids damaging the developing tuber and provides support for the large flowers later in the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce active growth appears, water deeply and regularly during warm or dry weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect water towards the soil rather than the foliage and allow excess moisture to drain freely. Avoid leaving the tuber continually wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare the soil with compost or well-rotted organic matter before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply a suitable flowering plant fertiliser once active growth is established. Feed again as flower buds begin to form, following the product label directions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen, which may encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinching and Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinch out the central growing tip once the young plant has developed approximately three sets of leaves. This encourages branching, stronger growth and additional flowering stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegularly cut flowers or remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering throughout summer and autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Ben Hur’ grows to approximately 1.2m and produces large flowers that may become heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport the plant using a sturdy stake, frame or suitable plant support, particularly in exposed or windy positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDahlias perform best in temperate and warm-temperate climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey can also be grown in subtropical areas with excellent drainage, good airflow and some protection from extreme afternoon heat. Planting times may need to be adjusted in warm, humid regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn frost-prone areas, wait until the danger of frost has passed before planting. Tubers may be lifted and stored after the foliage dies back where winters are cold or excessively wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat colour is Dahlia ‘Ben Hur’?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Ben Hur’ produces ivory-white flowers with a soft creamy centre. The exact shade may vary slightly with temperature and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat type of Dahlia is Ben Hur?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a Decorative Dahlia with broad, overlapping petals forming a large, full flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow tall does Ben Hur grow?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants reach approximately 1.2m under suitable growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Ben Hur suitable for cutting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Its large flowers and elegant white-and-cream colouring make it an excellent choice for bouquets and floral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen will it flower?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDahlias generally flower from summer into autumn. Timing depends on the planting date, climate and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Ben Hur need staking?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Staking is recommended because the plant grows tall and its large flowers may become heavy, particularly after rain or during windy weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan it be grown in a pot?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, but use a large container with drainage holes and provide a sturdy support. Container-grown Dahlias may require more frequent watering and feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill my tuber look like the one pictured?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe product image is an example of the expected mature flowers. Tuber size and shape vary naturally, and the exact tuber supplied will not be pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oldboy's Flowers","offers":[{"title":"1 x Tuber","offer_id":45962165747765,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x Tubers","offer_id":45962165780533,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4629\/8933\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-09-02T132630.912.jpg?v=1788319595","url":"https:\/\/www.oldboysflowers.com.au\/products\/dahlia-breannon-tuber-peach-apricot-dusty-pink-flowers","provider":"Oldboy's Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}