Description

Dahlia Park Princess is chosen for compact growth and a cactus flower form that adds texture without taking up height. It is a low growing variety, making it practical for the front of borders, along paths, and for container programmes where uniform height and a tidy outline matter. The blooms sit in soft pink through to more vivid pink shades, and the petals are spiky and quilled, creating a starburst look that stands out clearly in mixed Irish summer planting. For landscapers and horticulturists, Park Princess works best planted in repeated drifts to create a consistent pink texture across larger beds and long borders. The cactus form helps keep planting visually lively late in the season. It is suitable for public facing planting because the colour reads well at distance and the compact habit reduces staking and maintenance in sheltered sites. Pair it with whites and silvers for a clean look, or add contrast with purples and lavender toned companions. Cactus types are often more about show than nectar access, so strengthen biodiversity by planting nectar rich, open flowered companions nearby. Plant after frost risk has passed, in full sun and free draining soil improved with compost. Keep moisture steady, feed from bud stage onwards, deadhead regularly and stake only if the site is very exposed. Lift and store tubers frost free after the first frosts.