Dahlia Lambada

Dahlia ‘Lambada’ is an exceptionally showy anemone-flowered dahlia with an exotic bloom shape and a soft, romantic colour gradient. The flowers combine a pastel pink to salmon outer ring with a plush “cushion” centre in warm creamy-yellow tones, creating a bright, modern contrast. This variety is valued for its long flowering season and for keeping the border lively with a steady succession of blooms right up to frost. It is also an excellent cut flower, adding an unusual, refined texture to bouquets.

The plant grows to 90–100 cm (35–39 inches) and forms an upright, medium-height bush with strong stems and dense dark-green foliage. The inflorescences reach about 10–12 cm in diameter and open continuously from July to October, so deadheading helps maintain repeat bloom and a tidy look. Plant tubers in May after the risk of frost has passed, in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil. Provide regular watering, feed during bud formation, and lift the tubers for frost-free storage after the first significant autumn frosts.

• Plant species: Dahlia (garden dahlia), cultivar ‘Lambada’
• Height: 90–100 cm
• Flower diameter: 10–12 cm
• Flower color: Pink-cream with a yellow centre
• Flowering period: July–October