Dalaya® Purple White Dahlia

Dalaya® Purple+White is a bicolor garden dahlia offered by Ball Seed as part of the Dalaya range. Its purple-and-white flowers provide a strong contrast for sunny beds and patio containers, and keeps the distinct Dalaya Purple+White name. ## Garden use The [Ball Seed product profile](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=021706572004400) lists this selection as Dahlia hybrida and describes upright plants with bold bicolor blooms and a sun exposure. Ball reports a compact commercial plant size, while garden-grown dimensions can vary with local conditions. Dahlias are useful in borders, containers, and as cut flowers. ## Growing conditions Give the plant a sunny, sheltered position and fertile soil that holds moisture without becoming waterlogged. Dahlias also tolerate partial shade. The [University of Florida IFAS Dahlia profile](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FP169) recommends steady moisture and well-drained soil; the [RHS growing guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/dahlia/growing-guide/) covers planting and overwintering. ## Maintenance Water regularly during active growth, more often in containers, and deadhead faded blooms. Protect tubers from frost and store them in a frost-free place in colder climates.