Description

Large-flowered cactus Dahlia Rebeccas World is grown for its unusual, shifting tones. The blooms commonly open in ruby red and bursting into a white centre, giving a two tone effect that looks refined rather than loud. Irish horticulturists use this type as a feature plant in display borders and curated planting, because it offers novelty without looking messy, and it pairs well with both cool and warm palettes. In home gardens it is best placed near patios and paths where the subtle colour variation can be appreciated up close, or grown in a large container as a statement plant. It cuts well for bouquets, adding a softer, more complex tone than standard pinks. Pair it with creams, whites, silver foliage and ornamental grasses for a clean scheme, or echo the purples with salvias and nepeta. Plant after frost risk in full sun and fertile, free draining soil improved with compost. Keep moisture steady, stake if exposed, feed from bud stage onwards and deadhead regularly to maintain continuous buds. Lift and store tubers frost free after the first frosts.