Description

Dahlia Melody Dixie is a beautiful decorative border Dahlia selected for both colour and biodiversity value. The blooms open with a creamy white centre and then shift outward into pink lavender tones, finishing in lilac purple tipped petals. The overall effect is soft but distinctive, and it sits neatly in mixed planting without overpowering neighbouring colours. A key selling point is wildlife value. The flowers are packed with pollen and nectar, making Melody Dixie a better choice for pollinator support than many fully double dahlias. This suits Irish gardeners who want visible summer colour while still feeding bees and other beneficial insects, and it fits well in landscape schemes where biodiversity is part of the brief. For home gardeners, it is ideal at the front of borders and in patio containers, giving a long season of colour with regular deadheading. It also provides lighter stems for cutting, particularly in softer pastel bouquets. Plant after frost risk has passed, in full sun and fertile, free draining soil improved with compost. Keep moisture steady, feed from bud stage onwards, and deadhead regularly to maintain continuous flowering. Lift and store tubers frost free after the first frosts if you want to replant next season.