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Dahlia Cactus 'My Love'

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Dahlia Cactus 'My Love'

Dahlia Cactus 'My Love' Bulb Dahlia 'My Love' is a stunning, elegant dahlia variety known for its large, creamy white blooms that add a touch of sophistication to any garden. With a graceful appearance and prolific flowering from midsummer to the first frost, this dahlia is perfect for borders, beds, and containers. Its soft, white blooms make a lovely addition to cut flower arrangements, bringing timeless beauty indoors. Ideal for UK gardens, Dahlia 'My Love' is easy to grow, offering a reliable display that pairs beautifully with both bold and pastel-toned flowers.
The blooms of Dahlia 'My Love' are large and luscious, reaching up to 15-20cm in diameter. Each flower showcases pure white petals with a subtle hint of cream, giving the blooms a warm, soft glow. The flower heads are full and rounded, with delicately layered petals that create a rich, voluminous effect. Standing atop sturdy green stems, these elegant flowers add a touch of classic charm and work well as focal points in any garden display, attracting pollinators and adding light to mixed plantings.
How to Grow
Planting: Plant 'My Love' dahlia tubers in spring after the last frost, in a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil. Position the tubers about 10-15cm deep with the “eye” or growth point facing upwards, and space them around 45-60cm apart to allow room for their lush growth.
Watering: Water well after planting to help the tubers settle. Once shoots emerge, water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. In dry weather, a deep soak once or twice a week will encourage strong growth and plentiful blooms.
Feeding: Feed with a high-potassium fertiliser, such as a tomato feed, every two weeks from the start of the flowering season. This supports healthy blooms and encourages a long flowering period.
Staking: 'My Love' can produce large, heavy blooms, so staking or plant supports are recommended to prevent the stems from bending. Insert stakes when planting to avoid disturbing the tubers later, and tie the stems loosely for support.
Deadheading and Maintenance: Regularly deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and a tidy appearance. After the first frost, cut back the foliage and either lift and store the tubers or apply a protective mulch if leaving them in the ground.
Overwintering: In colder UK regions, it’s best to lift and store dahlia tubers after the first frost. Allow them to dry, then store in a cool, frost-free location in slightly damp compost until replanting in spring. In milder regions, add a layer of mulch for winter protection.
With its soft, creamy white flowers and long-lasting blooms, Dahlia 'My Love' brings timeless elegance and beauty to UK gardens, providing stunning displays from summer to autumn. Perfect for both garden enjoyment and floral arrangements, this dahlia is a graceful and versatile addition to any planting scheme.
Pack contains 1 bulb

Specs & Details

Established height: 90-120cm
Established spread: 30-60cm
Plant spacing: 6 bulbs per m²
Flower colour: White
Life cycle: Annual
Habit: Bushy

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FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

When can I plant dahlia tubers in the UK?

Dahlia tubers can be started indoors in spring, then planted outside once the risk of frost has passed. In most parts of the UK this is usually from late May, while colder areas may need to wait until early June. If you are searching for dahlia tubers ready to plant, they can also be planted directly into the ground from mid to late April, although growth will be slower until the weather warms up. Dahlias are tender plants, so new shoots must be protected from frost.

Why have my dahlia tubers not sprouted or grown?

Dahlia tubers can be slow to sprout, particularly in cool conditions. They need warmth, good light and only lightly moist compost while they are starting into growth. Cold, wet compost is one of the most common reasons a dahlia tuber fails, as overwatering can quickly cause rot before shoots appear. Check that the old stem or growing point is facing upwards and sits just below the compost surface. Some tubers take longer than others, so give them time before assuming they will not grow.

Are dry or broken dahlia tubers still okay to plant?

Dahlia tubers can look wrinkled or slightly dry while dormant, particularly after delivery. They can still grow if they remain firm and are attached to a section containing a viable growing point, often known as the crown or old stem area. A tuber that has broken away without any crown tissue is unlikely to produce shoots on its own. Do not plant tubers that are soft, wet, badly mouldy or hollow, as these are signs of rot or serious deterioration.

Will my dahlias flower in the colour shown on the product page?

Dahlia tubers should produce flowers in the colour and form described on the product page. Natural flowers can look slightly different in shade depending on sunlight, weather and soil conditions, while product images can also appear brighter or darker across different screens. Dahlias flower from summer into autumn, often continuing until the first frosts. A sunny position, regular watering during dry weather and removing faded blooms will help plants produce the strongest display.

Are dahlias hardy, and will they come back next year?

Dahlias are not fully hardy in most of the UK and will not tolerate frost. After the first frost has blackened the foliage, cut the stems back and lift the tubers to store somewhere dry and frost-free over winter. They can then be replanted the following spring. In very mild areas, some gardeners leave tubers in the ground under a thick mulch, but lifting them is the safer option, particularly in colder or wetter areas.