Dahlias are half hardy, so keep them protected from frost. Pot tubers individually between February and April and grow them on in a greenhouse or bright indoor position. Alternatively, start them outside in May, once the risk of frost has passed.
'Bazuin Lavender'
Dahlia 'Bazuin Lavender' is a quietly captivating decorative dahlia, producing generously sized blooms in the softest lavender-pink, with neatly layered petals that catch the light beautifully. The flowers feel calm and composed rather than showy, making Dahlia 'Bazuin Lavender' an inspired choice for gardeners who favour subtle colour with real presence. Each bloom sits confidently atop dark, inky stems, creating an elegant contrast against fresh green foliage. Whether planted en masse or woven through a mixed border, Dahlia 'Bazuin Lavender' brings a sense of rhythm and cohesion, flowering freely from midsummer until the first frosts without ever feeling overpowering.
In the garden, Dahlia 'Bazuin Lavender' is wonderfully versatile. It pairs effortlessly with dusky pinks, silvers and soft creams, and looks especially refined alongside ornamental grasses or late-summer perennials. The strong stems make Dahlia 'Bazuin Lavender' equally valuable as a cutting flower, holding well in arrangements and lending a gentle, romantic tone to bouquets. Easy to grow and reliably floriferous, Dahlia 'Bazuin Lavender' rewards regular picking with even more blooms, making it a favourite for both borders and cutting gardens. Plant in a sunny position with well-drained soil, and you will enjoy months of softly coloured flowers that feel considered, balanced and quietly luxurious.
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For planting out later, use a snug-fitting 15–20cm pot filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. For a patio display, plant directly into a container at least 30cm wide and keep it somewhere bright and frost free until it can move outdoors.
Position the old stem facing upwards, with the tubers covered and the stem stump level with the compost. Tubers naturally vary in size and shape and may arrive without visible buds. Bent necks are usually fine if they remain firmly attached, so do not remove them.
Water after planting, then allow the compost to become almost dry before watering again while the tuber remains dormant. Once shoots and leaves are growing strongly, water more regularly, always allowing excess water to drain away.
Plant out after the last frost, once the plant is around 20–30cm tall and its roots hold the compost together. Space dahlias approximately 30–50cm apart in borders, allowing less room for compact varieties. Water thoroughly after planting.
Water regularly during active growth and deadhead or cut flowers often. Dahlias usually bloom from July or August until the first frost, although later-planted tubers may start in late August or September. In autumn, lift, clean and dry the tubers, then store them somewhere cool, dry, airy and frost free.
- Botanical name
- Dahlia 'Bazuin Lavender'
- Flower colour
- Lavender, pink, purple
- Tuber size
- 1
- Established height
- 1-1.2m
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Half hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 5 tubers per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
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