{"product_id":"bio-dahlia-lavender-perfection","title":"Organic Dahlia 'Lavender Perfection'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Dinnerplate Dahlia 'Lavender Perfection'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lavender Perfection'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dinnerplate dahlia, known for its impressively large double blooms, 25 to 30 cm wide. The flowers are pink with pointed petals. These beautiful blooms last for weeks and are often used in flower arrangements and bouquets due to their size and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant has green leaves and grows to about 1 meter tall, with multiple sturdy, light green flower stems. A single tuber can produce 10 to 15 flowers per year over a period of roughly 100 days, blooming from summer until the first frost, creating a sea of flowers late in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcept for the color, 'Lavender Perfection' has the same flowers as the coffee-colored \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Coffee-colored dinnerplate dahlia 'Cafe au Lait'\" href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/products\/bio-dahlia-cafe-au-lait\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e'Cafe au Lait'\u003c\/a\u003e and the white \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"White dinnerplate dahlia 'White Perfection'\" href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/products\/bio-dahlia-white-perfection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e'White Perfection'\u003c\/a\u003e dahlia. Bloemoloog therefore recommends combining these varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow, where, and when to plant the 'Lavender Perfection' Dahlia?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStarting indoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Lavender Perfection' dahlias are not winter-hardy. From March, tubers can be started indoors to encourage earlier flowering. Plants can be moved outdoors after the Ice Saints (May 15), or earlier in good weather, but watch out for night frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting outdoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubers can be planted outdoors after the last frost (up to May 15), about 2–3 cm deep, with roughly 50 cm spacing between tubers. Flowering begins 60–90 days later. Planting can continue until the end of June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLocation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDahlias prefer a sunny, sheltered spot in nutrient-rich, well-drained, slightly calcareous sandy soil. Due to the large flowers, staking may sometimes be necessary. We do not recommend planting 'Lavender Perfection' in a pot unless it is a large, well-drained container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTopping dahlias\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopping, or pinching dahlias encourages compact, bushy growth. Pinch the plant once it has developed 2–4 pairs of leaves. Cut just above a leaf node with sharp, clean pruning shears. This encourages side branching, resulting in more flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for the 'Lavender Perfection' Dahlia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil moist; drying out can affect growth and flowering. Remove spent flowers to encourage new growth. After the first frost, the plant can be cut back to the ground. Protect tubers in the ground with leaves during light frost or store them frost-free during severe frost. Tubers can be divided annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor optimal growth, dahlias require regular feeding. We recommend feeding every six weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagate tubers by dividing them in autumn or spring. Divide in spring when the growing points are visible so the best division points are easy to identify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEdible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic dahlias are fully edible. The tubers have a carrot-like flavor, and the flowers can be used in salads or to decorate and flavor water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin of the Dahlia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDahlias are native to Mexico. They were first cultivated as edible tubers for livestock, but their beauty as ornamentals has made them one of the most diverse plant species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Bio \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lavender Perfection' ordering information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e ✅ Skal certified: 109459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 📦 Individually packed or choose a volume discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 💰 Bulk discount: \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Flowering period:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e July - October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Planting time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e From May (or from March indoors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Planting depth:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 2 cm below ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Planting distance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 50 cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Height:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 100 cm high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Flower diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 25 cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Location:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Part shade, sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Soil pH:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Loam, sandy soil - slightly acidic\/neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Winter hardiness:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Not winter hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Propagation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Origin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Family:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n \u003cem\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/em\u003e (composite family)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Colour:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Group:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Dinner plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Bee-friendly:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Fragrant:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Bulb size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 1st size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca title=\"Buy organic dahlia tubers from the Bloemoloog\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/collections\/bio-dahlias\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOther dahlia varieties\u003c\/a\u003e \n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg height=\"106\" width=\"159\" alt=\"Skal organic quality mark - NL-BIO-01\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/EU_Organic_Logo_Colour_OuterLine_rgb.jpg?v=1730902844\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNL-BIO-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloemoloog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56454733168984,"sku":"557","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/BioDahlia_LavenderPerfection_-rozebiologischedahliaineengroep.webp?v=1766751355","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en-be\/products\/organic-dahlia-lavender-perfection","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}