Informal Decorative Dahlia | Creamy White with Fringed Petals
Dahlia 'Gitt's Attention' is a show-stopping informal decorative variety with large, creamy white blooms and delicately fringed petals that resemble soft cotton puffs. These exquisite flowers sit atop tall, strong stems and make a striking impression both in the garden and in floral arrangements. Exceptionally floriferous, this dahlia will bloom all season long, bringing elegance and airy charm to your summer borders.
Tuber Count: 1
Plant Height: 120cm
Plant Type: Tender perennial
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Blooms: Summer to First Frost
Plant Spacing: 45cm
Plant Staking: Yes, due to plant height
Dahlias are shipped as single tubers with a minimum of one eye guaranteed. If you are not able to plant the tubers upon arrival, store them in a cool, dry, dark location.
Planting Information:
Plant dahlias after the last spring frost once the soil has warmed to at least 15°C. Choose a well-drained, nutrient-rich flower bed or planter. Loosen the soil to a depth of 30cm and incorporate compost along with an all-purpose granular fertiliser. Plant the tuber with the eye or sprout facing upward, positioning the top of the tuber approximately 8cm below the soil surface. Backfill, firm the soil to eliminate air pockets, and water thoroughly. For containers, ensure there is sufficient drainage.
Tips for Growing Dahlias:
Avoid overwatering newly planted tubers—this can cause rot. Water once at planting, then wait to water again until you see sprouts emerge.
Keep foliage dry to reduce the risk of disease. Water deeply once or twice a week, allowing the top 2.5cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
Feed with an organic water-soluble fertiliser every 3—4 weeks until March. Stop fertilising after that to encourage better overwintering.
Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continued flowering. Cut just above a leaf node using clean, sharp garden scissors.
Cutting long stems for flower arrangements encourages branching and more flowers. Though their vase life is brief, dahlias are beautiful cut flowers.
Dahlias don't come true from seed. To maintain your favourite varieties, care for your tubers through the winter.
Tubers can be lifted after the first frost for winter storage. However, in most areas of South Africa, they can simply be left in the ground to rest until spring.
