Plant Gallery Pablo in spring after the final frost when soil has warmed and no longer remains saturated. Lay the tuber 10 cm deep with its bud upward, leaving approximately 50 cm around the crown. In cold regions, starting it indoors in a pot four to six weeks earlier advances growth, but acclimate the plant gradually before moving it outside. Water very sparingly before emergence to prevent rot, then increase moisture as shoots and roots become active. Install discreet support at planting and pinch the shoot between 20 and 30 cm to encourage several flowering branches. Check the soil surface before watering again outdoors.
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Asteraceae
Compact coral and apricot Gallery dahlia
Gallery ‘Pablo’ dahlia (Dahlia ‘Gallery Pablo’)
Dahlia ‘Gallery Pablo’
Gallery Pablo forms a compact clump approximately 50 cm tall and wide, bearing fully double decorative flowers. Light coral-red petals shade to apricot yellow near the base and create a luminous centre above green foliage. Plant the No1 tuber 10 cm deep in full sun and fertile, humus-rich, moist, drained soil. Water deeply at soil level and remove faded flowers to sustain summer bloom. This RHS AGM selection particularly suits low borders and containers. In Canada, lift the tuber after frost and overwinter it somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Inspect the stored crown monthly. Keep its complete Gallery Series label during storage.
Quantity
1 No1 tuber
Exposure
Full sun
Hardiness
Zone 8; lift the tuber in colder regions
Difficulty level
Moderate
Discover the plant
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Dahlia
Species
Garden hybrid of Ball type
Cultivar
Gallery Pablo (synonym Pablo)
Type
Dormant tuber
Cycle
Annual under Quebec conditions
Gallery ‘Pablo’ dahlia (Dahlia ‘Gallery Pablo’) forms a compact, bushy, upright clump approximately 50 cm tall and wide. Fully double decorative flowers display light coral red shading to apricot yellow toward the petal bases, creating a luminous centre. Green foliage emphasizes this warm palette without hiding the flowerheads. From midsummer until the first frost, Van Noort’s No1 tuber produces a generous display suited to low borders, small gardens, containers, and arrangements. RHS accepts the name ‘Gallery Pablo’, lists ‘Pablo’ as its commercial synonym, and grants it an Award of Garden Merit. Its compact Gallery Series habit distinguishes it from taller decorative dahlias.
Plant the tuber in spring after the final frost when soil has warmed and drained. Lay it 10 cm deep with its bud facing upward in fertile, humus-rich soil that remains moist yet drains freely. Leave approximately 40 to 50 cm around the crown. Its compact stature rarely needs substantial support, although a discreet ring protects stems in windy positions. Water sparingly before emergence, then deeply at soil level whenever the surface begins to dry. Pinch the young shoot to encourage several branches. Incorporate mature compost and apply moderate fertilizer richer in potassium as buds develop, avoiding excessive nitrogen. Maintain open airflow during humid weather.
Place Gallery Pablo at the front of a border or in a container where its coral and apricot gradient remains easy to examine. Pair it with white sweet alyssum, compact blue salvias, purple verbenas, and fine grasses. Harvest stems early in the morning when flowerheads are nearly open, then remove faded flowers regularly to renew buds. Highly double blooms provide little accessible pollen, so include nearby simple flowers for useful insects. Watch for slugs, aphids, earwigs, and spider mites while maintaining generous airflow. In cold Canadian climates, lift the tuber after the first frost, dry its surface, label it, and store it somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free until spring.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Planting depth
10 cm (4 in)
Spacing / density
50 cm (20 in) between plants
Establishment temperature
20 à 24 °C (68 à 75 °F)
Establishment time
14 à 28 jours
Best planting time
May to early June once soil is warm
Propagation
Division of a tuber carrying a viable bud
Growing method
After the final frost, loosen sunny soil to 30 cm and incorporate mature compost. Lay the tuber horizontally 10 cm deep with its bud upward, keeping 50 cm around the clump. Close without compacting and water sparingly before emergence to prevent rot. When shoots reach 20 to 30 cm, pinch above a leaf pair to encourage branching. Install a discreet stake or ring immediately. Water deeply at the base whenever the surface dries and apply fertilizer moderate in nitrogen and richer in potassium from bud formation. Tie stems with soft material. Remove faded flowers until frost. Once foliage blackens, cut, lift, dry, and store the tuber away from frost. Gallery Pablo is a rounded decorative dahlia with large double light coral red shading to apricot yellow at the base flowers. Flat or slightly incurved florets create full, balanced flowerheads with refined texture. The upright clump reaches about 50 cm and benefits from discreet staking in windy places. Full sun and fertile humus-rich fresh drained soil support sturdy stems. Feeding moderate in nitrogen and richer in potassium accompanies bud formation. Pinching branches young shoots and removing faded flowerheads extends flowering. In Quebec, the tuber must be lifted after frost and stored somewhere cool and frost-free.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Exposure
Full sun
Soil pH
Légèrement acide à neutre
Hardiness zone
Zone 8; lift the tuber in colder regions
Minimum temperature
5 °C (41 °F)
Watering
Before emergence, water only when soil becomes distinctly dry. Once stems establish, apply water deeply at the base whenever the surface begins drying, especially during bud development and heat. Let drainage work between applications. Avoid wetting double flowers and foliage in the evening because prolonged moisture favours spotting and grey mould. Gallery Pablo is a rounded decorative dahlia with large double light coral red shading to apricot yellow at the base flowers.
Soil type
Prepare fertile, humus-rich, loose, freely drained loam retaining even freshness during growth. Mature compost improves structure and supplies gentle reserves. On heavy soil, raise the planting slightly and incorporate coarse mineral material. Avoid hollows where water stands around the tuber, constantly wet substrates, and very dry ground that weakens stems and buds. Gallery Pablo is a rounded decorative dahlia with large double light coral red shading to apricot yellow at the base flowers.
Fertilization
Incorporate mature compost before planting. From active growth, use balanced fertilizer low to moderate in nitrogen, then favour a potassium-richer formula as buds form. Follow labelled rates and water afterward. Excess nitrogen produces soft stems, abundant leaves, and fewer flowers. Stop feeding several weeks before autumn lifting, and never fertilize dry roots. Resume feeding only after strong shoots establish in spring.
Seasonal care
In spring, inspect the tuber, prepare soil, plant after frost, and install support before stems become fragile. Pinch young shoots to branch the clump. In summer, water deeply, tie with soft material, feed moderately, and remove faded flowers regularly. Harvest stems early in the morning using clean tools. Monitor slugs, aphids, earwigs, spider mites, and mould without needlessly treating neighbouring flowers. In autumn, wait until frost blackens foliage, cut stems to 10 or 15 cm, lift the tuber without injury, and let its surface dry. Label Gallery Pablo clearly. In winter, store it somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Inspect monthly, remove soft tissue, and prevent both condensation and complete desiccation. Gallery Pablo is a rounded decorative dahlia with large double light coral red shading to apricot yellow at the base flowers. Flat or slightly incurved florets create full, balanced flowerheads with refined texture. The upright clump reaches about 50 cm and benefits from discreet staking in windy places. Full sun and fertile humus-rich fresh drained soil support sturdy stems. Feeding moderate in nitrogen and richer in potassium accompanies bud formation. Pinching branches young shoots and removing faded flowerheads extends flowering. In Quebec, the tuber must be lifted after frost and stored somewhere cool and frost-free. Double flowers suit arrangements and borders but provide little food for pollinators. Water deeply at the base when the surface dries without saturating the crown.
Container growing
A controlled environment.
Recommended pot size
At least 45 cm wide and deep
Use a stable container at least 45 cm wide and deep with numerous holes. Fill it with rich potting mix amended with compost and drainage material. Set one tuber 10 cm below the surface and immediately install a central stake or discreet cage. Keep the pot in full sun protected from strong wind. Water deeply whenever the upper centimetres dry and always empty the saucer. Feed moderately during growth, then emphasize potassium from bud formation. Pinch young shoots and remove faded flowers. Rotate the container regularly for balanced growth. After the first frost, cut stems, let the mix dry slightly, and remove the tuber for cool dry frost-free storage until spring. Gallery Pablo is a rounded decorative dahlia with large double light coral red shading to apricot yellow at the base flowers. Flat or slightly incurved florets create full, balanced flowerheads with refined texture. The upright clump reaches about 50 cm and benefits from discreet staking in windy places. Full sun and fertile humus-rich fresh drained soil support sturdy stems. Feeding moderate in nitrogen and richer in potassium accompanies bud formation. Pinching branches young shoots and removing faded flowerheads extends flowering. In Quebec, the tuber must be lifted after frost and stored somewhere cool and frost-free.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
Light coral red shading to apricot yellow at the base
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Deciduous after frost
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom period
Fully double Gallery Pablo flowers are very large and repeat from midsummer until the first frost. Broad light coral red shading to apricot yellow at the base petals form full, balanced, luminous Ball blooms. Cut faded flowerheads above a leaf pair to renew buds. Support and good airflow protect this delicate texture after rainfall. Gallery Pablo is a rounded decorative dahlia with large double light coral red shading to apricot yellow at the base flowers. This attention preserves vigour and the quality of its large light coral red shading to apricot yellow at the base flowers.
Fruiting
Non applicable
Harvest
Juin à octobre. Cueillir les fleurs bien ouvertes pour les petits bouquets ou laisser les fleurs faner naturellement avant de les retirer.
Garden associations
What to plant with it.
Good companions
Pair Gallery Pablo with blue salvias, purple verbenas, white gauras, chocolate cosmos, sweet alyssum, and bronze grasses sharing sun and drained soil. Airy silhouettes and simple flowers highlight rounded decorative flowerheads while providing insects with more accessible resources. Keep 50 cm around the tuber and avoid highly aggressive roots or plants requiring constantly dry ground. Gallery Pablo is a rounded decorative dahlia with large double light coral red shading to apricot yellow at the base flowers. Flat or slightly incurved florets create full, balanced flowerheads with refined texture. This attention preserves vigour and the quality of its large light coral red shading to apricot yellow at the base flowers.
Avoid planting with
Les limaces attaquent les jeunes pousses. Les pucerons, les tétranyques et l’oïdium peuvent apparaître durant les périodes chaudes ou humides.
Use Gallery Pablo in the middle or back of sunny borders, cutting gardens, large stable containers, or cottage beds. Rounded flowers add relief to arrangements and create a warm focal point among blue and purple perennials. Do not make it the only resource in a pollinator garden because double centres remain difficult to access. Gallery Pablo is a rounded decorative dahlia with large double light coral red shading to apricot yellow at the base flowers. Flat or slightly incurved florets create full, balanced flowerheads with refined texture. The upright clump reaches about 50 cm and benefits from discreet staking in windy places.
From the garden to inspiration.
Les pétales du Dahlia Galerie ‘Pablo’ peuvent servir à décorer des desserts, des salades de fruits ou des boissons lorsqu’ils proviennent de plantes non traitées. Cette variété est toutefois cultivée principalement pour sa valeur ornementale. Ses fleurs colorées apportent également beaucoup de charme aux petits bouquets et aux compositions estivales.
Frequently asked questions
Everything toknow.
Yes. RHS accepts the cultivar as ‘Gallery Pablo’ in the Gallery Series and lists ‘Pablo’ as its synonym. The commercial record may therefore retain Pablo to match the product, while botanical fields note the complete accepted name. The genus is <em>Dahlia</em> and the family Asteraceae; no unverified species name is needed. This precision avoids creating two plants from one cultivar. It also correctly connects the Van Noort product with the RHS profile and its Award of Garden Merit while keeping a customer-facing title that remains familiar and easy to understand. Recording both names on the storage label prevents future confusion with other Gallery cultivars.
Yes. Sturdy stems and fully double decorative flowers around 10 to 12 cm bring warm colour and generous form to arrangements. Cut early in the morning when flowerheads are nearly open because dahlias develop little after harvest. Use a clean tool, remove leaves that would sit in water, and immediately place stems in a cool bucket. Refresh vase water and recut ends regularly. Frequent harvesting combined with removing faded flowerheads prevents seed formation and encourages fresh buds until the first frost. Pair them with airy white or blue flowers to emphasize the light coral red and apricot gradient without making the arrangement visually heavy.
Yes. Its approximately 50 cm height suits a stable container at least 40 to 45 cm wide and deep with large drainage holes. Use fertile airy mix, plant the tuber 10 cm deep, and install discreet support. Keep the pot in full sun, water deeply when the upper few centimetres dry, and always empty its saucer. Feed moderately with additional potassium once buds form, pinch the shoot, and remove faded flowers. Rotate the container for balanced growth. Before frost, lift the tuber and store it somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free until the following spring. Check drainage after every heavy rain.
After the first frost blackens foliage, cut stems to 10 or 15 cm. Lift widely around the crown with a fork to avoid injuring tuberous roots, gently remove loose soil, and let the surface dry in a sheltered place. Store the Gallery Pablo-labelled tuber in lightly insulating material somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Inspect it monthly, remove any soft section with a clean tool, and increase ventilation if condensation appears. Replant only after frost risk has passed and the soil has warmed enough for active growth. Keep the accepted synonym with the label if desired. and inspect the crown before planting.
