Dahlia Petra’s Wedding

Dahlia ‘Petra’s Wedding’ – Pure White Decorative Dahlia Tuber

Dahlia ‘Petra’s Wedding’ is an elegant, petite-flowered dahlia producing beautifully rounded, fully double pure white blooms with tightly arranged inward-curving petals.
The International Dahlia Register records flowers up to approximately 7 cm across, with white florets delicately touched with bright greenish yellow at the base, creating a subtle fresh tone toward the center.
Although commercially listed as a Decorative, Ball or Pompon Dahlia, the official International Dahlia Register places Petra’s Wedding in Group 5 – Decorative Dahlia and specifically notes this variation in commercial classification.
It’s neat, rounded blooms, elegant white coloring and strong cutting qualities make Petra’s Wedding particularly valuable for bridal bouquets, wedding arrangements and sophisticated floral designs.

Product Details

• Variety: Dahlia ‘Petra’s Wedding’
• Product Type: Dahlia Tuber
• Official Classification: Decorative Dahlia
• Commercial Classification: Decorative / Ball / Pompon
• Flower Color: Pure White
• Centre: Subtle Greenish Yellow
• Flower Form: Fully Double, Rounded
• Bloom Size: Approximately 7–8 cm
• Plant Height: Approximately 90–110 cm, depending on growing conditions
• Light: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
• Soil: Fertile, Humus-Rich and Well-Drained
• Cut Flower: Excellent
• Suitable for Pots: Yes
• Uses: Cutting gardens, wedding flowers, bouquets and floral arrangements

Growing in Kuwait

• For Kuwait conditions, Dahlia ‘Petra’s Wedding’ is best grown during the cooler growing season after extreme summer temperatures have declined.
• A practical planting period is: October to November
• Plant tubers approximately 10–15 cm deep, positioning the crown and growing eyes upward.
• Avoid excessive watering immediately after planting. Once shoots emerge and an active root system develops, gradually increase watering while maintaining excellent drainage.
• Provide strong sunlight during the cooler months, with some protection from intense afternoon heat as temperatures rise toward the end of the season.