Dahlia Dinner Plate – White Perfection

Dahlia Dinner Plate – White Perfection

Dahlia ‘White Perfection’ is a classic dinnerplate dahlia with large, pure white blooms that create a striking display in the garden and in cut flower arrangements. Its elegant white flowers are ideal for formal borders, wedding-style colour palettes, moon gardens and summer bouquets.

This variety is known for its impressive flower size, often producing blooms around 20–25 cm across when grown well. With tall stems and large flowers, White Perfection is best planted where it can be supported and shown off properly.

• Product type: Dahlia tuber
• Tuber count: 1 tuber
• Flower type: Dinnerplate dahlia
• Flower colour: Pure white
• Plant height: 100–120 cm
• Light: Full sun
• Flowering time: Summer to first frost
• Spacing: Approximately 60 cm apart
• Staking: Recommended due to large blooms and plant height

Best For

• Large statement flowers
• White garden themes
• Cut flower arrangements
• Wedding-style bouquets
• Sunny borders and feature beds

Planting and Care

Plant dahlia tubers in spring once the soil has warmed and the risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny, well-drained position enriched with compost. Plant the tuber with the growing eye facing upward and avoid overwatering before shoots appear, as wet soil can cause tubers to rot.

Once active growth starts, water regularly, feed during the growing season and deadhead old flowers to encourage more blooms. Taller dinnerplate dahlias should be staked early before the plant becomes heavy.

For more growing advice, read our
guide on when to plant dahlia tubers in South Africa
or browse the full
Dahlia bulbs and tubers collection.

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