{"product_id":"dahlia-laine-s-joy-tuber-peachy-pink-and-buttery-cream-waterlily-flowers","title":"Dahlia ‘Laine’s Joy’ Tuber | Peachy Pink and Buttery Cream Waterlily Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eDahlia ‘Laine’s Joy’ (also known as Lainie’s Joy) is a captivating waterlily variety celebrated for its soft, romantic hues. Its beautiful blooms feature peachy pink and pale apricot outer petals that gently fade to a luminous buttery cream and yellow centre. The elegant, slightly cupped petals create a stunning watercolour effect, making it a dream for pastel planting schemes and wedding floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gentle, tropical-peach and cream colouring works beautifully in cottage gardens, romantic borders, and elegant bouquets. ‘Laine’s Joy’ is an incredibly popular variety valued for its prolific blooms, exquisite waterlily form, and superb performance as both a garden standout 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 exact shades of peach, pink, apricot, and cream may vary between 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 peachy pink and pale apricot outer petals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuminous buttery cream and yellow centre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant Waterlily flower form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomantic, luminous watercolour hues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpright growth reaching approximately 1–1.5m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly sought-after for wedding and event floristry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb cut flower with excellent stem length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer-to-autumn flowering\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\u003eBridal bouquets and wedding floral styling\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 and pastel garden designs\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\u003eFeature planting and large patio containers\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 ‘Laine’s Joy’ (syn. Lainie's Joy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Laine’s Joy 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: Waterlily Dahlia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Colour: Peachy pink and apricot fading to a buttery cream and yellow centre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Size: Small to Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Height: Approximately 1–1.5m\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 sturdy 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 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 ‘Laine’s Joy’ grows up to approximately 1.5m and should be securely supported in exposed or windy positions using a sturdy stake or frame 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 ‘Laine’s Joy’?\u003c\/b\u003e The flowers feature soft peachy pink and pale apricot outer petals that fade to a luminous buttery cream and yellow centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat type of Dahlia is Laine’s Joy?\u003c\/b\u003e ‘Laine’s Joy’ is a Waterlily Dahlia, known for its elegant, slightly cupped petals that resemble a waterlily floating on a pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow tall does Laine’s Joy grow?\u003c\/b\u003e Plants generally reach approximately 1–1.5m, depending on local soil and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Laine’s Joy suitable for cutting?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, it is an exceptional cut flower highly sought after for romantic bouquets and wedding floristry.\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 Laine’s Joy 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. 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