Terrace Dahlia | Soft Pink

Dahlia ‘Rumba’ is a delightful terrace dahlia, admired for its soft pink blooms that bring a gentle charm to gardens and containers. Compact yet full of colour, it’s ideal for smaller spaces, borders, and patio planters. With its cheerful presence and tidy form, ‘Rumba’ makes a wonderful addition to summer displays and cut flower arrangements.

Tuber Count: 2
Plant Height: 20–60 cm
Plant Type: Tender perennial
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Blooms: Summer to First Frost
Plant Spacing: 20–40 cm
Plant Staking: Not usually required, though taller plants benefit from support

Dahlias are shipped as multiple tubers with a minimum of one eye guaranteed. If you’re not ready to plant upon arrival, store tubers in a cool, dry, dark place until planting time.

Planting Information

Plant dahlias after the last spring frost, once soil temperatures reach 15 °C. Choose a rich, well-drained flower bed or planter. Loosen the soil to a depth of 30 cm and enrich with compost and an all-purpose granular fertiliser. Plant tubers with the eye or sprout facing upwards, positioning the top of the tuber 8 cm below the soil surface. Backfill, firm the soil, and water well to eliminate air pockets. Ensure containers have sufficient drainage.

Tips for Growing Dahlias

Avoid overwatering newly planted tubers—this can cause rot. Water once at planting, then wait until shoots appear before watering again.
Water deeply once or twice a week, keeping foliage dry to reduce disease.
Feed with a water-soluble fertiliser every 3–4 weeks during the growing season.
Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering.
Cutting flowers for arrangements promotes bushier growth and more blooms.
In most regions, tubers can overwinter in the ground. In colder areas, lift and store after the first frost.