Description

Dahlia Lilac Time delivers a saturated lilac palette that works as both a feature colour and a linking tone in mixed borders. The blooms sit in lilac to purple pink shades, giving strong presence. Irish horticulturists use these tones to bridge pink and purple schemes, particularly in late summer planting where colour continuity matters. It performs well in borders planted in small groups for a block, and it suits large patio containers where customers can keep watering consistent. For cutting gardens, it provides useful stems for bouquets that blend well with creams, whites and deeper purples. Pair it with salvias, echinacea, ornamental grasses and silver foliage for a structured Irish border that holds into autumn. Plant after frost risk in full sun and free draining soil improved with compost. Keep moisture steady, stake if exposed, feed from bud stage onwards and deadhead regularly to maintain continuous flowering. Lift and store tubers frost free after the first frosts.