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Ball Dahlia | Elegant Raspberry-Pink Perfection
Dahlia 'Westerton Folly' is a beautifully refined ball dahlia producing perfectly formed blooms in rich raspberry-pink to rosy cerise tones. Each bloom is made up of tightly arranged, neatly curved petals that create the classic near-spherical shape ball dahlias are loved for — elegant, structured, and incredibly floriferous.
With its exceptional stem length, superb vase life, and endless flushes of blooms through summer, Westerton Folly is a dream variety for both the garden and the vase. A favourite for cutting gardens, wedding work, and gardeners who appreciate timeless beauty with outstanding performance.
Clump Count: 1 Dahlia Clump
Plant Height: 100—130cm
Plant Type: Tender perennial
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Blooms: Summer through to first frost
Plant Spacing: 45—60cm
Plant Staking: Recommended
Our dahlias are supplied as 1 healthy dahlia clump, ready for planting once conditions are ideal. If planting is delayed, keep your clump in a cool, dry, dark, well-ventilated space until ready to plant.
Dahlias thrive beautifully across South Africa when planted in spring, once all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have warmed to approximately 15°C or above. In most South African regions, this is typically from September to November, depending on local climate conditions.
Choose a sunny position receiving at least 6—8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Dahlias perform best in fertile, well-draining soil rich in compost and organic matter.
Prepare your planting area by loosening the soil to approximately 30cm deep, incorporating generous compost and a balanced granular fertiliser before planting.
Plant your dahlia clump with the growing points facing upwards, approximately 8—10cm below soil level. Firm the soil gently around the clump to remove air pockets and water thoroughly after planting.
For containers, choose a generously sized pot with excellent drainage and a premium-quality potting mix.
Watering:
Avoid excessive watering immediately after planting, as dormant clumps can rot in wet soil. Water thoroughly once after planting, then wait until active growth appears before watering regularly.
Once established, water deeply once or twice weekly, increasing frequency during hot weather or in sandy soils.
Feeding:
Dahlias are hungry growers and perform best with regular feeding. Apply a liquid or water-soluble fertiliser every 2—3 weeks during active growth to encourage abundant flowering and healthy clump development.
Reduce feeding toward late autumn to encourage proper dormancy.
Staking:
Recommended, particularly in exposed or windy areas, as tall flowering stems benefit from support.
Deadheading:
Remove spent blooms regularly by cutting just above a leaf node to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.
Cut Flowers:
An outstanding cut flower variety with excellent stem length and exceptional vase life. Regular cutting encourages even more blooms.
Overwintering in South Africa:
In many milder South African regions, dahlia clumps can remain in the ground over winter provided drainage is excellent. In colder frost-prone regions, lift and store once the foliage naturally dies back.
With its perfectly shaped blooms, rich rosy colouring, and outstanding garden performance, Dahlia 'Westerton Folly' is a must-have for gardeners and flower lovers alike.
