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Dahlia ‘Sweet Nathalie’ ( Dahlia ) : un dahlia rose très pâle aux pétales arrondis, nombreux et serrés. Le visuel Florissa présente la plante et son nom dans la partie inférieure de l’étiquette. La photographie occupe presque toute la surface, tandis que le bandeau du bas rassemble les indications du produit. Cette vue permet de reconnaître son apparence et de distinguer la variété présentée.
Bulb Asteraceae

Dahlia ‘Sweet Nathalie’ (Dahlia)

Garden dahlia

Sweet Nathalie produces decorative double 13 cm (5 in.) flowers, creamy white lightly veiled in soft pink, on an upright 90 cm (35 in.) clump. Van Noort No. 1 tubers should be planted 13 cm (5 in.) deep, in full sun, in fertile, humiferous, well-drained soil. Install a support early, pinch the shoot, water deeply at the base, and remove spent blooms until frost. This decorative cultivar is suitable for beds, large pots, and bouquets. In Quebec, lift the tuber in autumn and store it in a cool, dry, frost-free place. Its powdery pink and cream florets enhance any arrangement. It blooms generously from July until the first frosts.
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Quantity
1 tuber
Exposure
Sun
Life cycle
Hardy perennial
Hardiness
Zone 10

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Common nameDahlia 'Sweet Nathalie'
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusDahlia
TypeBulb
Botanical nameGarden dahlia
Reproducible seedsYes

Dahlia ‘Sweet Nathalie’ (Dahlia). Dahlia ‘Sweet Nathalie’ (Dahlia) Dahlia ‘Sweet Nathalie’ produces fully double decorative flowers up to 13 cm (5 in) in diameter. Their creamy white florets are softly veiled with tender pink, with richer coloring along the veins, creating the powdery effect sought after by florists. The upright clump reaches about 90 cm (35 in) in height with a 50 cm (20 in) spread and features green foliage that allows the flower heads to be clearly visible. From July until the first frost, stems provide a succession of refined blooms for beds, cutting gardens, and wedding arrangements.

The color palette remains soft without becoming uniform: light, temperature, and the age of the flower subtly modulate the proportion of cream and pink. Plant the No. 1 tuber in spring after the last frost, when the soil has warmed. Lay it 10 cm (4 in) deep, bud facing upwards, in fertile, humus-rich, loose, and freely draining soil. Leave 50 cm (20 in) around the crown, choose full sun, and plan for unobtrusive support. Pinch the shoot when it reaches 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in) to encourage branching and produce more cutting stems. Incorporate mature compost and fertilize moderately, with more potassium once buds begin to form.

Avoid excess nitrogen, saturated soils, and repeated shallow watering, which weaken the plant. Pair 'Sweet Nathalie' with Dahlia 'Café au Lait', cream zinnias, chocolate cosmos, mauve salvias, and pinkish-beige grasses to create a bridal palette. Harvest nearly open stems early in the morning, place them immediately in water, and remove submerged foliage. Continuously remove spent flower heads to encourage continuous blooming. Very double flowers offer little accessible pollen; add single-flowered neighbors for beneficial insects. In Quebec, lift the tuber after the first frost, allow its surface to dry, label it, and store it in a cool, dry, dark, and frost-free place until the following spring.

Dahlia ‘Sweet Nathalie’ ( Dahlia ) : un dahlia rose très pâle aux pétales arrondis, nombreux et serrés. Le visuel Florissa présente la plante et son nom dans la partie inférieure de l’étiquette. La photographie occupe presque toute la surface, tandis que le bandeau du bas rassemble les indications du produit. Cette vue permet de reconnaître son apparence et de distinguer la variété présentée.

Sowing guide

It all startswith a seed.

Sowing depth

4 to 5 in (10 to 12 cm)

Sowing period

Spring

Propagation

Division of tubers, each bearing a viable bud

Growing method

After the last frost, loosen a sunny area to 12 in (30 cm) and incorporate mature compost. Place the tuber horizontally 5 in (13 cm) deep, bud side up, then leave 20 in (50 cm) around the crown. Backfill without compacting and only water if the soil becomes dry before emergence. Pinch the shoot 8 to 12 in (20 to 30 cm) above a pair of leaves. Immediately install a sturdy stake. When growth accelerates, water deeply at the base and fertilize sparingly, favoring potassium for buds. Tie the stems with soft ties, harvest flowers when almost open, and remove faded flower heads. After frost, cut the stems, lift the tuber, let its surface dry, and store it in a cool, dry, frost-free place. The creamy white contrast, lightly veiled with soft pink, remains crisper when the plant receives at least six hours of direct sun and regular feeding without excessive nitrogen. An early-installed stake supports the 5-inch (13 cm) flower heads after rain without compressing the stems or damaging active roots. Remove faded flowers before seed formation so that the clump directs its energy towards new buds until the first frost.

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Soil pH

Slightly acidic to neutral

Minimum temperature

5 °C (41 °F)

Care level

Moderate

Watering

Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist without overwatering. Reduce watering before autumn tuber lifting. Water sparingly before emergence, then deeply at the base once the surface dries. Avoid excess nitrogen, waterlogged soils, and repeated shallow watering, which weaken the plant. Harvest almost open stems early in the morning, place them immediately in water, and remove submerged foliage. In Quebec, lift the tuber after the first frost, let its surface dry, label it, and store it in a cool, dry, dark, and frost-free place until the following spring.

Soil type

Prioritize a humus-rich soil that retains moisture while allowing excess water to drain away. Check drainage after rain: water must be able to leave the root zone. Work the soil when it is no longer waterlogged to avoid compacting it. Adapt amendments to its actual texture. For container growing, use appropriate potting soil and a pot with drainage holes. Keep these openings clear and avoid any accumulation of water in the saucer.

Fertilization

Incorporate mature compost before planting. At the start, use a balanced formula low to moderate in nitrogen, then favor more potassium when buds appear. Follow the recommended dosage and water afterwards. Too much nitrogen produces tender stems and fewer flowers. The creamy white contrast, lightly veiled with soft pink, remains clearer when the plant receives at least six hours of direct sun and regular feeding without excess nitrogen.

Seasonal care

In spring, inspect the tuber, remove only rotten tissues, and plant after the last frost in warmed soil. Install support immediately. Until emergence, avoid repeated watering. In early summer, pinch the shoot to 20-30 cm (8-12 in), tie new stems, and keep the soil moist but not saturated. Once buds appear, fertilize moderately with more potassium. In summer, water deeply at the base during dry periods, harvest nearly open flowers, and continuously remove spent flower heads. Watch out for slugs, aphids, earwigs, spider mites, and gray mold. After the first frost, cut the stems, carefully lift the tuber, let its surface dry, label it Sweet Nathalie, and store it in a cool, dry, dark, and frost-free place. Check it monthly during winter. The creamy white, slightly veiled with soft pink contrast remains crisper when the plant receives at least six hours of direct sun and regular feeding without excess nitrogen. An early-installed stake supports the 13 cm (5 in) flower heads after rain without compressing the stems or damaging active roots. Remove faded flowers before seed formation so that the clump directs its energy towards new buds until the first frost. Always water slowly at the base, then allow the top layer to breathe to maintain a balance of moisture, oxygen, and drainage. The creamy white, slightly veiled with soft pink shades pair particularly well with blue, white, purple perennials and light grasses.

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

Recommended pot size

Capacity 40-50 L, deep and very stable
Container gardening requires you to consider the necessary volume for the roots and the final height of the plant. Choose a stable pot with drainage holes and a substrate suitable for planting. Leave enough space to respect the recommended depth and spacing, rather than crowding plants to immediately fill the pot. Place the container in the indicated exposure and regularly check for moisture, especially in hot or windy weather. A pot is more exposed to temperature variations than a plant in the ground. Therefore, plan for a wintering location from the outset that is compatible with the plant's needs and your region's climate. Plant in spring when all risk of frost has passed and the soil is sufficiently warm. Choose a sunny spot, sheltered from strong winds, in fertile and well-drained soil. Arrange the tuberous roots with their crown and buds facing upwards, without breaking the fragile attachments. Install a stake at planting if support will be necessary, to avoid damaging the roots later. Water sparingly at the start, then adapt watering to foliage growth. Consistently soggy soil around the tubers should be avoided, especially before the first shoots appear. Plan to bring in storage organs indoors to protect them from Quebec winters.
Dahlia ‘Sweet Nathalie’ ( Dahlia ) : un dahlia rose très pâle aux pétales arrondis, nombreux et serrés. Le visuel Florissa présente la plante et son nom dans la partie inférieure de l’étiquette. La photographie occupe presque toute la surface, tandis que le bandeau du bas rassemble les indications du produit. Cette vue permet de reconnaître son apparence et de distinguer la variété présentée.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

80 to 100 cm (32 to 40 in)

Width / spread

40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in.)

Flower color

Creamy white veiled with soft pink

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

Quick

Bloom period

The large, double flowers feature rose-pink petals with creamy undertones that maintain their elegance throughout the season. Dahlia ‘Sweet Nathalie’ (Dahlia ‘Sweet Nathalie’) Dahlia ‘Sweet Nathalie’ produces decorative, fully double flowers up to 13 cm (5 in.) in diameter. From July until the first frost, the stems provide a succession of refined blooms for beds, cutting gardens, and wedding arrangements. The color palette remains soft without becoming uniform: light, temperature, and the age of the flower subtly modulate the proportion of cream and pink.

Harvest

July to October. Pick the flowers when they are fully open for the best vase life.
Dahlia ‘Sweet Nathalie’ ( Dahlia ) : un dahlia rose très pâle aux pétales arrondis, nombreux et serrés. Le visuel Florissa présente la plante et son nom dans la partie inférieure de l’étiquette. La photographie occupe presque toute la surface, tandis que le bandeau du bas rassemble les indications du produit. Cette vue permet de reconnaître son apparence et de distinguer la variété présentée.

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Pairs perfectly with baby's breath, cosmos, salvias, and ornamental grasses to create romantic flowerbeds. The palette remains soft without becoming uniform: light, temperature, and the age of the flower subtly modulate the proportion of cream and pink. Combine 'Sweet Nathalie' with Dahlia Café au Lait, cream zinnias, chocolate cosmos, mauve salvias, and pinkish-beige grasses to compose a bridal palette. The very double flowers offer little accessible pollen; add single flowered neighbors for beneficial insects.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions,answered.

When to plant Dahlia Sweet Nathalie?
Plant the tuber after the last frost, when the soil has warmed up and is no longer saturated. Plant it 13 cm (5 in) deep, bud facing up, in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Leave 50 cm (20 in) around the crown and install a support immediately. In cold regions, start it in a pot four to six weeks earlier, then gradually acclimate the shoot before planting it out. Water very little before emergence to avoid rot, then increase watering when the roots and stems are active. Full sun develops strong stems and intensifies the purple-red and black contrast.
What color are Sweet Nathalie flowers?
Sweet Nathalie is particularly sought after for bouquets because its 13 cm (5 in) flowers combine a practical size, regular stems, and an easy-to-match rosy cream palette. Harvest the nearly open flower heads early in the morning, as dahlias do not continue to open much after cutting. Use a clean tool, immediately place the stems in water, and remove submerged foliage. Pair them with cream zinnias, chocolate cosmos, and silvery foliage. Frequent cutting also encourages the plant to produce new buds until the first frost. Regularly change the vase water and recut the stems to prolong their freshness.
How to support and help Sweet Nathalie flourish?
Install a sturdy stake at planting to avoid damaging the roots later. Tie the stems with soft ties as they grow. Pinch back the young shoots to 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in) to encourage multiple branches. Water deeply at the base when the surface is dry, then allow excess water to drain. Incorporate mature compost initially, then use a moderate fertilizer, richer in potassium once buds begin to form. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which produces tender stems and abundant foliage. Regularly remove spent flowers so that energy is directed to subsequent buds until frost.
Can Sweet Nathalie grow in a large pot?
Yes, choose a stable container of 40 to 50 L, deep, well-drained, and filled with rich but aerated potting soil. Plant a single tuber 13 cm (5 in.) deep and insert the support before the roots develop. Place the pot in full sun, protected from gusts of wind. Water sparingly before sprouting, then abundantly when the top layer dries, without leaving water in the saucer. Apply moderate liquid fertilizer, richer in potassium from bud formation. Turn the container weekly, pinch back new growth, and remove faded flowers to maintain a balanced shape and generous blooms.
How to overwinter Sweet Nathalie in Quebec?
After the first frost blackens the foliage, cut back the stems, leaving a short stub. Lift the tuber with a fork, working far enough away so as not to damage it. Gently remove excess soil, allow the surface to dry in a ventilated area, and clearly label it 'Sweet Nathalie'. Store it in a dark, cool, dry, and frost-free place, in a slightly insulating material that limits desiccation without retaining water. Inspect it monthly. Remove only the parts showing active rot and increase ventilation if condensation appears. Wait until after the last spring frost and for the soil to warm up before replanting.

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

The very double flowers limit access to pollen and nectar. Sweet Nathalie contributes mostly through its ornamental value. To feed bees and butterflies, plant salvias, verbenas, echinaceas, or other simple flowers rich in resources nearby. The creamy white contrast, lightly veiled with soft pink, remains crisper when the plant receives at least six hours of direct sun and regular feeding without excessive nitrogen.

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