Description
Create a vibrant garden display with Dahlia ‘Kashmir’, a decorative dahlia producing beautifully layered blooms in vivid cerise-to-bright-pink tones.
The petals may develop a cool blue-purple cast, deeper colouring towards the centre and subtle cream-to-white streaking. This distinctive combination gives each bloom depth and character, while the rounded flower form makes an impressive focal point in garden beds and floral arrangements.
Its tall growth and strong flowering stems make ‘Kashmir’ an excellent choice for cutting gardens, mixed borders and seasonal container displays.
EXAMPLE IMAGE ONLY: The flower image shows an example of the expected mature bloom. Pink intensity, purple undertones and the amount or placement of pale streaking may vary naturally according to climate, growing conditions, lighting and flower maturity. The supplied product is a dormant tuber—not a flowering plant.
Flower Characteristics
- Vivid cerise-to-bright-pink flowers
- Cool blue-purple undertones
- May display subtle cream or white streaking
- Deeper colouring towards the flower centre
- Small decorative flower classification
- Rounded, neatly layered blooms
- Flowers reaching up to approximately 15cm
- Excellent stems for cutting
- Distinctive colouring for garden displays
Supplied as Dormant Tubers
Supplied as the selected quantity of dormant Dahlia ‘Kashmir’ tubers.
Dahlia tubers naturally vary in size, shape and appearance. A smaller tuber can grow as successfully as a larger one when it is healthy and has a viable eye or growing point.
Tubers may arrive without visible shoots or roots. This is normal during dormancy and does not indicate that the tuber is no longer viable.
Key Features
- Named Dahlia ‘Kashmir’
- Small decorative dahlia
- Cerise-to-bright-pink flowers
- Cool purple or blue-pink undertones
- Variable pale streaking through the petals
- Rounded, intricately layered flower form
- Blooms reaching up to approximately 15cm
- Grows approximately 1.2m tall
- Flowers throughout summer and autumn
- Excellent cut-flower variety
- Suitable for beds, borders and large containers
- Frost-tender tuberous perennial
- Supplied as dormant tubers
Suitable Uses
- Cottage gardens
- Mixed flower borders
- Cutting gardens
- Bouquets and floral arrangements
- Pink and purple colour schemes
- Feature planting
- Dahlia collections
- Large pots and containers
- Seasonal summer displays
- Pollinator-friendly gardens
Planting Instructions
Plant Dahlia ‘Kashmir’ during spring once the danger of frost has passed and the soil has begun to warm.
Choose a sunny position with fertile, free-draining soil. Avoid low-lying areas where water collects, as dormant tubers can rot when kept continually wet.
Lay each tuber horizontally approximately 5–10cm below the soil surface, positioning the crown or growing point upwards. Cover gently with soil.
Space plants approximately 60cm apart to provide room for growth and good airflow.
Install a sturdy stake when planting. Adding support at this stage helps prevent accidental damage to the tuber once growth has commenced.
Avoid heavy watering immediately after planting. If the soil is already moist, wait until shoots begin appearing before starting regular watering. Lightly water only when necessary to prevent exceptionally dry soil.
Care Instructions
Position
Grow Dahlia ‘Kashmir’ in full sun, ideally where it will receive at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.
In hot Australian climates, light protection from intense afternoon sun may help reduce heat stress and preserve flower quality.
Insufficient sunlight can produce weaker stems, softer growth and fewer flowers.
Soil
Plant in fertile, humus-rich and free-draining soil.
Improve the planting area with compost or well-aged organic matter before planting. Heavy clay soil should be amended to improve drainage, or the tuber can be grown in a raised garden bed or large container.
Excellent drainage is particularly important in humid climates and areas experiencing heavy summer rainfall.
Watering
Once shoots emerge, water deeply and regularly while allowing the upper surface of the soil to begin drying between applications.
Increase watering during hot, dry or windy weather. Avoid keeping the soil continually saturated, particularly around the crown and tubers.
Water near the base of the plant where possible to reduce prolonged moisture on the foliage and flowers.
Feeding
Apply a balanced or flowering-plant fertiliser once active growth is established.
Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage abundant foliage at the expense of flower production. Additional flowering fertiliser may be applied when buds begin developing, following the product label directions.
Staking
Dahlia ‘Kashmir’ grows to approximately 1.2m tall and should be supported, particularly in windy or exposed positions.
Install a sturdy stake when planting and secure the stems loosely as the plant grows. Allow enough space for natural movement and stem expansion.
Pinching
For bushier growth and additional flowering stems, pinch out the central growing tip once the young plant has developed approximately four sets of leaves.
Pinching may delay the first flowers slightly but can produce a fuller plant with more flowering branches.
Deadheading and Cutting
Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming and prevent unnecessary seed production.
Flowers intended for arrangements are best harvested during the cooler part of the morning. Place the stems into clean water promptly after cutting.
Regular cutting and deadheading can help extend flowering through summer and into autumn.
Hot and Humid Climates
In subtropical and humid regions, provide excellent drainage and generous spacing between plants.
Good airflow helps reduce the risk of fungal problems. Avoid continually wet foliage and water early enough for the leaves to dry before evening.
Some protection from intense afternoon sun may help preserve the flowers during exceptionally hot weather.
End-of-Season Care
After flowering, allow the foliage to remain until it begins yellowing and dying back naturally. This enables the plant to return energy to its tubers.
In mild climates with free-draining soil, tubers may be left in the ground during dormancy. Mark the planting position and keep the area relatively dry.
In cold, frost-prone or persistently wet climates, lift the tubers after the foliage has died back. Allow them to dry before storing them in a cool, dark, frost-free and well-ventilated location.
Product Details
Botanical Name: Dahlia hybrid ‘Kashmir’
Cultivar: ‘Kashmir’
Common Name: Dahlia
Family: Asteraceae
Flower Classification: Small decorative dahlia
Flower Colour: Cerise to bright pink with purple undertones and possible pale streaking
Flower Size: Up to approximately 15cm under suitable conditions
Plant Height: Approximately 1.2m
Flowering Period: Summer to autumn
Plant Type: Frost-tender tuberous perennial
Supply Format: Dormant tuber
Position: Full sun to light afternoon shade
Soil: Fertile, humus-rich and free-draining
Planting Depth: Approximately 5–10cm
Plant Spacing: Approximately 60cm
Water Needs: Moderate during active growth
Frost Tolerance: Frost sensitive
End Use: Garden displays, large containers and cut flowers
Important Information
- The supplied product is a dormant tuber, not a flowering plant
- Tuber size, shape and appearance will vary naturally
- Tubers may arrive without visible shoots or roots
- Plant only when local growing conditions are suitable
- Avoid keeping the soil continually wet before shoots emerge
- Mature height and flowering time will vary with climate and care
- Flower colour may range from bright pink to deeper cerise
- Purple undertones may appear stronger under certain lighting
- Pale streaking can vary in colour, placement and intensity
- Example images show the expected mature flowers only
FAQ
What colour are Dahlia ‘Kashmir’ flowers?
The flowers are generally vivid cerise to bright pink with cool purple or blue-pink undertones. Some petals may also display subtle cream-to-white streaking.
Will every flower have identical markings?
No. The amount and placement of pale streaking may vary between flowers. Colour intensity can also change with temperature, sunlight, climate and flower maturity.
What flower form does ‘Kashmir’ produce?
‘Kashmir’ is generally classified as a small decorative dahlia with rounded blooms composed of neatly layered petals.
How large are the flowers?
Blooms may reach up to approximately 15cm across under suitable growing conditions. Final flower size will depend on climate, plant health and care.
How tall does Dahlia ‘Kashmir’ grow?
Plants generally reach approximately 1.2m tall. Mature height may vary according to climate, soil, sunlight and growing conditions.
Will the tuber arrive flowering?
No. This product is supplied as a dormant tuber. The flower photograph is an example of the expected mature bloom only.
Does Dahlia ‘Kashmir’ require staking?
Staking is recommended because the plant grows approximately 1.2m tall and produces substantial flowers. Install the stake when planting to avoid damaging the tuber later.
Can Dahlia ‘Kashmir’ be grown in a container?
Yes. Use a large, stable container with drainage holes and a fertile, free-draining potting mix. Container-grown plants will require regular watering, feeding and support.