Dahlia – Freya’s Sweetheart

A romantic delight, ‘Freya’s Sweetheart’ features exquisite soft-pink to white blooms with delicate magenta edges and a sunny golden centre. This semi-double variety sits atop strong, upright stems and blooms abundantly through the season. Its fresh, glowing tones bring soft elegance to garden beds, borders, and vase arrangements alike.

Tuber Count: 2
Plant Height: 80–90 cm
Bloom Size: 8–10 cm
Flower Type: Semi-double
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
Light Requirement: Full sun
Blooming Season: Mid to late summer through early autumn
Spacing: 35–50 cm apart
Staking: Optional but beneficial in windy spots

🌱 Growing Tips

🕰️ Planting Time:
Spring (August to October), once frost has passed and the soil begins to warm.

📍 Position:
Full sun position with some wind protection. Excellent for flower beds, cottage gardens, or cutting gardens.

🌾 Soil:
Well-draining, fertile garden soil with added compost or organic matter. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

💧 Watering:
Water regularly during dry spells. Keep soil moist but not soggy. Avoid wetting the foliage.

🍽️ Feeding:
Apply a potassium-rich fertiliser (3:1:5 or 5:10:10) every 2–3 weeks once growth is established and flowering begins.

✂️ Care & Maintenance:
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage new blooms. Pinch young growth to shape plants. Cut back after flowering or lift tubers for winter storage.

🛏️ Overwintering:
In frost-free areas, tubers can stay in the ground with mulch. In colder regions, lift and store in a cool, dry spot.

💗 Why You’ll Love It

• Soft romantic tones with picotee edges

• Excellent in bouquets and garden displays

• Reliable flowering throughout the season

• Great for pollinators

• Compact enough for borders or containers