Dahlia – American Pie

A delightful single-flowered dahlia featuring soft pink to pale lavender blooms with sunny yellow centres, beautifully set against striking dark purple-black foliage. Compact and elegant, it’s ideal for small gardens, pots, and pollinator-friendly spaces.

Tuber Count: 2
Plant Height: 40–50 cm
Bloom Size: 5–7 cm
Flower Type: Single
Growth Habit: Compact and bushy
Light Requirement: Full sun to light shade
Blooming Season: Mid-summer to first frost
Spacing: 25–35 cm
Plant Staking: Not required

Growing Info 

🕰️ Planting Time:
Spring (August–October), once frost risk has passed and soil has warmed.

📍 Position:
Sunny, sheltered spot with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

🌾 Soil:
Light, fertile, and well-draining. Mix compost into the soil before planting.

💧 Watering:
Water well at planting. Thereafter, only water when the first green shoots appear. Keep soil moist during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging.

🍽️ Feeding:
Feed every 3–4 weeks with a balanced or potassium-rich liquid fertilizer for optimal flowering.

✂️ Maintenance:
Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming. No need to stake due to the plant’s low, sturdy growth.

🛏️ Overwintering:
In frost-prone regions, lift and store tubers after the first frost. In most parts of South Africa, tubers can remain in the ground with a layer of mulch.

Why You’ll Love It:

✔️ Romantic, soft-toned blooms
✔️ Dark, dramatic foliage for bold contrast
✔️ Pollinator magnet
✔️ Great in pots, borders, or front-of-bed displays
✔️ Low-maintenance compact grower