Dahlia Salina

Common Name: Dahlia 'Dalina Grande Salinas'

Description: Dahlia 'Dalina Grande Salinas' is a striking cultivar known for its large, fully double blooms that showcase a vibrant blend of pink and white hues. The petals exhibit a delicate gradient, transitioning from deep pink at the center to a lighter shade towards the edges, creating a captivating visual effect. This compact and robust variety is ideal for containers, borders, and garden beds, adding a splash of color to any landscape. Thriving in full sun, it prefers well-drained, fertile soil and requires regular watering to maintain consistent moisture. In Melbourne's climate, 'Dalina Grande Salinas' blooms prolifically from mid-summer through autumn, providing continuous visual interest throughout the growing season.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 40–50 cm
• Width: Approximately 40–50 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers from Mid-Summer to Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Pink and White Bicolor

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Attracts Butterflies
• Heat Tolerant
• Perennial in Zones 9–11; Treated as Annual in Cooler Climates

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Marigold (Tagetes spp.)
• Zinnia (Zinnia spp.)
• Salvia (Salvia spp.)
• Petunia (Petunia spp.)
• Lantana (Lantana camara)

Note: In Melbourne's climate, it's advisable to lift and store dahlia tubers during winter to protect them from frost, replanting in spring after the last frost has passed.