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Dahlia 'Bracken Ballerina' - Waterlily (1 tuber)
Dahlia 'Bracken Ballerina' - Waterlily (1 tuber)
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Preorder for Spring 2025: We begin shipping in April (see details on the shipping tab below).
American Dahlia Society Classification (AKA - flower nerd talk)
Class: 7310 | Size: BB | Form: WL | Color: LB | Color Description: PK/W
Bloom Size: Small (BB) more than 4-6"
Height: 44"
What you're buying: A single tuber
Why Bracken Ballerina Dahlia Deserves a Standing Ovation
Pretty in Pink (and White):
Bracken Ballerina twirls into your garden with soft blooms that blend pale pink and white, like the perfect pastel daydream. Released in 1988 and hybridized by Nauman of Australia, this dahlia knows how to make an entrance with its fully double, rounded petals that practically beg to be admired.
A Star on the Show Bench:
Got a competitive streak? Bracken Ballerina is here for it. This exhibition variety is a showstopper that judges can’t resist. If you like winning ribbons (and who doesn’t?), this one’s got you covered.
Garden Glow-Up:
Not into competitions? No problem. Bracken Ballerina thrives in the garden, bringing soft, romantic vibes to your flower beds and bouquets. Fair warning, though: this diva needs a little support (literally—don’t skip the stakes).
Watch it pirouette into perfection. 🌸
Spring Dahlia Tuber Shipping
Spring Dahlia Tuber Shipping
New for 2025 Spring-Shipped Dahlias: Orders are shipped in the order received, not by zone. Pre-orders will begin shipping in April 2025 and should be completed by mid-May. No early shipping.
Rooted cuttings ship separately.
Guarantee
Guarantee
We guarantee our tubers are true to variety and ready to grow. We are so confident in our tubers that we offer a conditional warranty for the growing season. Click here to read the complete policy.
Customer Conduct Policy
Customer Conduct Policy
We’re all about respectful and constructive communication—it’s how we ensure a positive experience for everyone in our growing community. If you have feedback or concerns, please reach out to us directly so we can resolve the issue promptly and fairly. We’re here to help, and we take pride in finding solutions that work.
That said, we reserve the right to refuse service, cancel orders, or void guarantees if a customer engages in disrespectful behavior. Over the years, we’ve seen too many growers face devastating challenges because of impatient or unfair actions, like airing complaints publicly on social media before giving the business a chance to address them.
Here’s the deal: If customer service matters are taken public before we’ve had a chance to help, we may choose to walk away and void guarantees. Likewise, if we see posts that are intentionally damaging or rude behavior toward other growers in the community, we reserve the right to decline your orders altogether.
We’re all in this together, so let’s keep it kind, constructive, and focused on growing beautiful things. 🌱
Grow & Care
Grow & Care
Dahlias are tender perennials, vigorous and fast growing. Dahlia tubers must be lifted for the winter from the ground in zones 7 and lower.
Planting:
Dahlias require soil that drains freely. Clay soil should be amended. Planting in raised beds can help alleviate moisture concerns. Tuber loss due to moisture rot is the leading cause for plant loss.
Plant 6" deep. Dig hole at least twice the width of your tuber to reduce soil compaction.
Label and stake your Dahlia at planting. Tubers do not need to be watered unless you are dealing with especially dry conditions. Whatever Mother Nature provides will be enough.
Care:
When Dahlias reach 10-12", the center tip should be pinched. This will create a bushier plan and yield more blooms. Without pinching, the plant will grow one tall, thick central stalk.
Your Dahlias will bloom from mid-summer until frost. Keep spent blooms trimmed and you'll enjoy repeat blooms all season long.