{"product_id":"dahlia-waltzing-mathilda","title":"Dahlia Waltzing Mathilda","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDahlia ‘Waltzing Mathilda’ is a vibrant, free-flowering single dahlia that brings colour, contrast and constant movement to the summer garden. Each bloom features a single ring of softly curved petals surrounding an open golden centre, creating an inviting landing spot for bees and other pollinators. The flowers display a rich blend of warm sunset tones, shifting between peach, coral, apricot and soft pink. Many blooms show subtle gradients or deeper rose-red edging, while others lean more orange or pink, ensuring a naturally varied and ever-changing display across the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this variety apart is its dark bronze to deep purple foliage. The strong contrast between the warm flower tones and the moody foliage enhances the brightness of each bloom, giving the plant a striking, luminous presence in the garden. Flowers typically measure around 7–10 cm across and are produced in abundance from midsummer right through to the first frosts. Rather than focusing energy on a few large blooms, this variety continuously produces fresh flowers, keeping the plant looking active throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants form a bushy, upright habit, reaching approximately 75–90 cm in height. This makes it ideal for borders, containers and mixed planting schemes where structure and colour variation are important. In the garden, Dahlia ‘Waltzing Mathilda’ brings a natural, informal feel. It works beautifully in cottage-style gardens, prairie-inspired planting schemes and wildlife-friendly borders, where its open flowers add lightness and movement among perennials and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a cut flower, it is especially suited to relaxed, garden-style arrangements. The warm tones combine easily with both soft and bold colour palettes, while the open form adds texture and flow. Easy to grow in full sun with well-drained soil, this dahlia establishes quickly and rewards with continuous flowering when regularly deadheaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDahlia ‘Waltzing Mathilda’ is all about personality, shifting colour, contrasting foliage and a natural, effortless rhythm that keeps the garden full of life from summer through autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DutchGrown - UK - Spring","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":56614129140098,"sku":"W418","price":6.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2","offer_id":56614129172866,"sku":"W418","price":6.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3","offer_id":56614129205634,"sku":"W418","price":5.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/2384\/4271\/files\/Dahlia_Waltzing_Mathilda-1.jpg?v=1777915227","url":"https:\/\/www.dutchgrown.co.uk\/products\/dahlia-waltzing-mathilda","provider":"DutchGrown - UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}