Dahlia – Preference

Dahlia ‘Preference’ is a tall semi-cactus dahlia with warm, glowing flowers in soft lemon, peach and pink tones. The pointed petals give each bloom texture and movement, making this variety a standout in sunny beds, borders and cut flower arrangements.

Preference is a strong-growing dahlia that produces tall stems and a generous summer display. Its sunset colouring works beautifully with creams, whites, apricots, bronze tones and other warm garden colours.

Product type: Dahlia tuber
Tuber count: 1 tuber
Flower type: Semi-cactus dahlia
Flower colour: Lemon, peach and pink tones
Plant height: Up to 120 cm
Light: Full sun
Flowering time: Summer to first frost
Spacing: Approximately 45 cm apart
Staking: Recommended for tall stems

Best For

Warm colour palettes
Cut flower gardens
Sunny borders
Textured bouquets
Gardeners wanting something different from standard decorative dahlias

Planting and Care

Plant Preference dahlia tubers in spring once the soil temperature has warmed and frost risk has passed. Dahlias grow best in full sun and well-drained soil enriched with compost.

Stake tall varieties early, before the stems become heavy. Water regularly once growth starts, feed during the growing season and cut flowers often to encourage more blooms.

For more advice, read our
Best Dahlias for Cut Flowers guide
or visit the full
Dahlia collection.