Description
Introduce a touch of celestial beauty to your garden with the Dahlia ‘Stars Favourite’. This classic Cactus Dahlia is famous for its narrow, pointed petals that radiate outward like a bursting star. The color is a sophisticated blend: soft, creamy white centers that gracefully transition into delicate pastel pink tips, giving each bloom a luminous, ethereal glow.
Key Features for Malta:
Intricate Star Shape: The unique “spiky” texture of Cactus Dahlias makes them a brilliant contrast to the rounder flowers in your garden.
Prolific Bloomer: ‘Stars Favourite’ is known for being a hardworking plant, producing a generous amount of flowers from the heat of July until the mild Maltese October.
Sun-Loving Beauty: This variety thrives in the Mediterranean sun and adds a refreshing, cool-toned pop of pink to sun-drenched terraces.
Perfect for Bouquets: The sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make ‘Stars Favourite’ a top choice for fresh-cut floral arrangements that look professionally styled.
Expert Tips for Growing ‘Stars Favourite’ in Malta: To get the best out of this star-shaped beauty:
Plenty of Sun: Like most dahlias, ‘Stars Favourite’ needs at least 6 hours of sunlight. In Malta, morning sun is ideal to keep the pastel pink from fading.
Well-Drained Soil: Ensure your pots or garden beds have excellent drainage. Dahlias love water but hate “wet feet,” which can cause the tuber to rot.
Regular Feeding: To support the continuous production of these complex star-shaped blooms, use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during the growing season.
Pinching for Bushiness: When the plant is about 20-30cm tall, pinch off the very top of the main stem. This encourages the plant to branch out, resulting in a bushier plant with even more flowers!
Autumn Care: After the flowering season ends in late autumn, cut back the stems. In Malta’s mild winters, you can often leave the tubers in the ground if the soil stays relatively dry, or store them in a cool, dark place for next year.
Color: Pastel Pink with Creamy White Center.
Bloom Time: July – October.
Height: 60 – 80 cm.
Season: Summer Bloomer.
Other Names:
Dahlia Stars Favourite
Cactus Dahlia
Pink & White Cactus Dahlia
Spiky Decorative Summer Bulb
