{"product_id":"dahlia-gelati-tuber-soft-pink-and-cream-bi-colour-flowers","title":"Dahlia ‘Gelati’ Tuber | Soft Pink and Cream Bi-Colour Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eDahlia ‘Gelati’ produces delightful, ice-cream-toned blooms featuring a sweet interplay of soft pastel pink and creamy white. Its neat, neatly layered decorative form offers a charming vintage aesthetic that looks exceptional in summer garden borders and romantic homegrown bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe playful bi-colour shading works wonderfully in cottage gardens, pastel planting schemes, and floral styling. ‘Gelati’ is a vigorous and reliable variety prized for its abundant blooms, strong stems, and wonderful versatility as both a standout garden specimen and a premium cut flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Product Image Note\u003c\/b\u003e Example image only. The image shows the expected mature flowers and is not a photograph of the exact tuber supplied. The intensity and distribution of the pink and white colouration may vary between individual flowers and with temperature, sunlight, climate, and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuber Supply Note\u003c\/b\u003e Supplied as one dormant Dahlia tuber. Tuber size, shape, and the number of growing points will vary naturally. A smaller tuber can produce a plant and flowers equal in quality to those produced by a larger tuber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft pink and creamy white bi-colour flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharming pastel ice-cream tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium decorative flower form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeatly layered, broad petals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbundant summer-to-autumn flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpright growth reaching approximately 1–1.2m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for cutting, arranging, and fresh bouquets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in garden beds and large containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut-flower gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh bouquets and floral arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomantic garden designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastel and bi-colour garden themes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed herbaceous borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWedding and event floral work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge pots and patio containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeature planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical Name: Dahlia ‘Gelati’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Gelati Dahlia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Asteraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Type: Tuberous perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Classification: Medium Decorative Dahlia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Colour: Soft pink and creamy white bi-colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Size: Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Height: Approximately 1–1.2m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering Period: Summer to autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition: Full sun to light part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: Fertile and well drained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Needs: Moderate during active growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Habit: Upright and branching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut Flower: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupply Format: One dormant tuber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring after the risk of frost has passed and the soil has begun to warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny position receiving approximately 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Light afternoon protection is beneficial in very hot climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the tuber horizontally approximately 10–15cm deep, with the dried stem or growing point facing upward. Space plants approximately 50–60cm apart to ensure ample room for growth and good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid continually wet soil, as Dahlia tubers may rot in poorly drained conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall a stake when planting or while the plant is young. Early staking avoids damaging the developing tuber and provides essential support later in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Once active growth appears, water deeply and regularly during warm or dry weather. Direct water towards the soil rather than the foliage and allow excess moisture to drain freely. Avoid leaving the tuber continually wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Prepare the soil with compost or well-rotted organic matter before planting. Apply a suitable flowering plant fertiliser once active growth is established. Feed again as flower buds begin to form, following the product label directions. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages leafy growth at the expense of blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePinching and Flowering:\u003c\/b\u003e Pinch out the central growing tip once the young plant has developed approximately three sets of leaves. This encourages branching, stronger stems, and a heavier flush of flowers. Regularly cut flowers or remove spent blooms to maintain continuous flowering through summer and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStaking:\u003c\/b\u003e ‘Gelati’ grows up to approximately 1.2m and should be securely supported in exposed or windy positions using a sturdy stake, frame, or plant ring installed early in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClimate:\u003c\/b\u003e Dahlias perform best in temperate and warm-temperate climates. They thrive in subtropical areas with excellent drainage, good airflow, and some protection from extreme afternoon heat. In frost-prone areas, wait until the danger of frost has passed before planting. Tubers may be lifted and stored after foliage dies back where winters are cold or excessively wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat colour is Dahlia ‘Gelati’?\u003c\/b\u003e The flowers feature a delightful bi-colour blend of soft pink and creamy white. Colour distribution can vary naturally based on weather and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat type of Dahlia is Gelati?\u003c\/b\u003e ‘Gelati’ is a Medium Decorative Dahlia featuring full, neatly layered petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow tall does Gelati grow?\u003c\/b\u003e Plants generally reach approximately 1–1.2m, depending on local soil and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Gelati suitable for cutting?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Its charming pastel pink-and-white tones make it a wonderful choice for fresh homegrown bouquets and floral design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen will it flower?\u003c\/b\u003e Dahlias generally bloom from summer into autumn, depending on planting time and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes Gelati need staking?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, staking is recommended to keep tall stems upright, particularly in windy or rainy weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan it be grown in a pot?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, use a large container with adequate drainage holes and provide proper support. Potted dahlias require regular watering and feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill my tuber look like the one pictured?\u003c\/b\u003e The product image illustrates expected mature blooms. Tuber size and shape vary naturally, and individual tubers will not look identical to promotional photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oldboy's Flowers","offers":[{"title":"1 x Tuber","offer_id":45962626138165,"sku":null,"price":25.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x Tubers","offer_id":45962626170933,"sku":null,"price":71.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4629\/8933\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-09-02T141729.893.jpg?v=1788323220","url":"https:\/\/www.oldboysflowers.com.au\/products\/dahlia-gelati-tuber-soft-pink-and-cream-bi-colour-flowers","provider":"Oldboy's Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}