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Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda'

1 tuber — £6.90

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Description

Watch your garden come alive as Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda' sashays onto the scene for a long summer and autumn show of energetic fun. Like the spinning sails of a toy windmill, there’s a distinct curve to each of the elegantly pointed petals which makes each flower look as though it could easily start whirling with a gust of wind behind them. Of course the blooms of Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda' don’t actually revolve, but they do seem to have a jive vibe which snapshots the atmosphere of a spontaneous dance!  

It’s impossible not to love the exotic colour of Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda' flowers. Peach and coral petals are so effortlessly pleasing, especially set against its built-in backdrop of dark bronze foliage. Bees and other pollinators find these flowers attractive too and they’ll be drawn into those easily accessible, nectar-rich open centres. If you want to add a pretty contrast, try planting Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda' among bright purple flowers, such as Verbena bonariensis or Salvia 'Caradonna'. 

Waltzing Matilda is an iconic Australian bush ballad, often considered the country's unofficial national anthem. It tells the tale of a wandering swagman and has charmed listeners worldwide with its catchy tune and narrative.

Key features

  • Good for cutting

  • Comes back every year

  • Attractive to wildlife

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • Packed in paper bags

  • Low maintenance

  • RHS Award (AGM)

  • May need winter cover

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda'

  • Flower colour

    Red, salmon

  • Tuber size

    1

  • Established height

    70cm-1m

  • Established spread

    30-50cm

  • Plant spacing

    5 tubers per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Bronze

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Half hardy

  • Years to establish

    1st year

  • Sunlight

    Full sun
    Partial shade

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Large containers
    Borders
    Gravel gardens
    Coastal gardens
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens
    Cut flower Gardens
    Wildlife gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Multipurpose compost
    Loam-based compost

  • RHS Award (AGM)

    Yes

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    Yes

  • Mouse resistant

    No

  • Rabbit resistant

    No

  • Deer resistant

    No

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

  • Orders placed until 29 February 2025
    You can expect your order in February/March 2025

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
    You can expect your order in March/April 2025

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

Dahlias in 60 seconds

Dahlias like full sun and a free-draining soil, and should be lifted and stored in winter, or at least protected with peat or straw. Dahlia flowers can range from 5 to 25cm in diameter and those magnificent larger-flowering dahlias might appreciate a little extra support with canes!

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