Description

Dahlia Gallery Serenade is chosen to lift planting with clean yellow that stays readable in Irish conditions. The plant remains compact and bushy, making it practical for containers, tight beds and the front edge of borders where you want a uniform outline. The flowers are fully double in soft lemon to buttery yellow shades, bringing brightness without the harshness of stronger yellow varieties. Yellow performs well on dull days, keeping schemes looking fresh late into the season. Pair it with blues and purples for sharp contrast, or with whites and silvers for a clean, modern look. Grasses and fine textured foliage around the planting stop yellow blocks looking heavy. Serenade is a straightforward patio pot dahlia that gives weeks of colour with regular deadheading and feeding. It cuts well for bright summer arrangements and mixes easily with other warm tones.
Full double dahlias can offer limited access to nectar and pollen. Strengthen biodiversity by planting nearby nectar sources such as salvia, verbena bonariensis, nepeta, oregano, thyme, borage or phacelia. Plant after frost risk in full sun and free draining soil enriched with compost. Keep moisture steady, feed from bud stage onwards, deadhead regularly, and lift tubers after the first frosts for storage.