Dahlia 'Hillcrest Candy'
Orders placed until 29 February 2027
You can expect your order in February/March 2027
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2027
You can expect your order in March/April 2027
Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2027
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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on orders over £50
Tracked delivery £4.99
on orders under £50
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Delivery to Northern Ireland
Tracked delivery £6.99
on orders under £50
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Description
Dahlia 'Hillcrest Candy' is a delightfully expressive variety, offering a painterly blend of pink and white across generously sized blooms. Each flowerhead of Dahlia 'Hillcrest Candy' reaches an impressive 15-20cm across, with softly merging tones that shift subtly in different lights, lending a romantic, almost confectionery charm to late summer borders. Growing to around 1.5 metres tall, Dahlia 'Hillcrest Candy' stands with elegant poise, its green foliage providing a fresh, uncluttered backdrop that allows the blooms to take centre stage. Awarded with an RHS Award of Garden Merit, it combines beauty with reliable garden performance, always a reassuring pairing.
In the garden, Dahlia 'Hillcrest Candy' proves both versatile and generous, flowering continuously from midsummer well into autumn if regularly deadheaded. It pairs beautifully with airy grasses or deeper-toned perennials, where its soft colouring can either harmonise or gently lift a planting scheme. Dahlia 'Hillcrest Candy' also excels as a cut flower, bringing its refined colouring indoors where its detail can be more closely admired. Whether planted en masse or as a standout feature, Dahlia 'Hillcrest Candy' brings a sense of abundance and quiet sophistication that feels both timeless and joyfully indulgent.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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May need winter cover
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Dahlia 'Hillcrest Candy'
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Flower colour
Pink, white
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Tuber size
1
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Established height
1-1.2m
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
5 tubers per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Half hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Orders placed until 29 February 2027
You can expect your order in February/March 2027Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2027
You can expect your order in March/April 2027Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2027
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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