Dahlia ‘Fairway Pilot’

Description

Buckle up for an exhilarating ride as Dahlia ‘Fairway Pilot’ takes you through summer with big blooms in glorious sunrise shades. The enormous blooms are not only a sight for sore eyes in the garden, but a favourite among floral designers. A blend of soft colours, salmon-pink with undertones of coral, and a lovely, full and open flower which is reminiscent of a waterlily and spans up to 25cm across. It carries these incredible blooms close to its leafy foliage, which frames them beautifully. Like gently sunlit pink clouds, Dahlia ‘Fairway Pilot’ is perfect for creating a romantic and dreamy atmosphere in the garden, be it in borders or the cutting patch.

Dahlia ‘Fairway Pilot’ is a strong, robust grower, sending out long, sturdy stems to hold up those generous blooms. If planting in a mixed border, try combining it with plants in shades of purple, like Verbena bonariensis or Perovskia. Of course, it looks great mingling with other dahlias too, particularly in contrasting shapes, such as Dahlia ‘Fancy Pants’ or a pompon type like Dahlia ‘Daisy Duke’. Regular deadheading through the season will ensure a good succession of flowers which last from summer into autumn.