Dahlia Gitts Perfection

Dahlia Gitts Perfection: A Show-Stopping Blush-Pink Tuber

Create a show-stopping display in your garden with the Dahlia Gitts Perfection tuber. This vigorous, upright plant grows to a height of 90–120 cm with a spread of approximately 60 cm. Its sturdy, hollow stems proudly hold monumental, fully-double blooms measuring 20–25 cm across. The broad petals curve slightly, creating a perfect exhibition form, and their color is a tender blush-pink that fades to a creamy-white centre. This dahlia is a stunning focal point for back-of-border drama or for creating elegant pastel exhibition beds.

Dahlia Gitts Perfection is an excellent choice for statement event arrangements. The blooms have a vase life of 5–7 days when harvested at the ideal half-open stage. They add a touch of sophistication and grandeur to any special occasion. With consistent dead-heading and maintenance, you can expect to enjoy 30–40 of these magnificent giant blooms per plant throughout the long flowering season from early December through March.

Growing Calendar

• Plant tubers: mid-September (when daytime highs are ≤ 38°C).
• First blooms: early December.
• Peak display: December – March.
• Cut back / rest: early May.

Best Uses

• Back-of-border drama or pastel exhibition beds.
• Large patio containers (≥ 50 cm).
• Statement event arrangements.

Planting & Care Guide

• Light: Full sun ≥ 4 h; provide 30% shade-cloth if temperatures exceed 40°C during establishment.
• Soil: Deep, fertile, perfectly drained. Blend 5 L of mature compost and ½ cup of crab & lobster shell meal into each hole.
• Depth & spacing: Plant tuber 10 cm deep, 50 cm apart; insert a stake at planting.
• Water: After shoots appear, deep-soak every 3–4 days; let the top 3 cm of soil dry between irrigations.
• Feed (Fertilizing): Monthly low-nitrogen organic bloom fertiliser (~3-6-4) until late February, then stop.
• Maintenance: Pinch at 40 cm for more branches; dead-head or harvest promptly to expect 30–40 giant blooms.