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Dormant tuber
Asteraceae
Coordinated combination of three decorative dahlias
‘Dolce Amore’ Dahlia Combination (Dahlia ‘Dolce Amore’ Mix)
Product code : VAN-348-143-01
Dolce Amore contains three No1 decorative dahlia tubers coordinated in scarlet-red and salmon tones. Every upright clump reaches approximately 100 cm by 50 cm and produces strong arrangement stems from midsummer until frost. Plant tubers 10 cm deep and 50 cm apart in full sun in fertile, humus-rich, fresh drained soil. Install supports early, pinch shoots, and remove faded flowers. This Van Noort combination quickly creates a warm border display or a small harmonized cutting patch. Dolce Amore combines three scarlet-red and salmon decorative dahlias selected to flower together. Upright clumps reach about one metre and produce strong stems for cutting.
- Quantity
- 3 tubers
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- Annual under Quebec conditions
- Hardiness
- Zone 8; lift the tuber in colder regions
Discover the plant
Common name‘Dolce Amore’ dahlia combination
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusDahlia
SpeciesDecorative garden hybrids
CultivarDolce Amore Mix
TypeDormant tuber
Botanical nameDahlia
‘Dolce Amore’ Dahlia Combination (Dahlia ‘Dolce Amore’ Mix) Dolce Amore is a Van Noort combination of three No1 decorative dahlia tubers selected to create a romantic gradient of scarlet red and salmon. Plants flower during the same period and reach approximately 100 cm tall and 50 cm wide each, forming three upright green-leaved clumps. Double flowers and strong stems particularly suit arrangements while creating a warm coherent border display. The exact combination comes from the packed tubers and should not be interpreted as one botanical cultivar. Flowering repeats from midsummer until the first frost when faded flowerheads are removed, providing coordinated colour over a long cutting season.
Plant the three tubers in spring after the final frost once soil has warmed. Arrange them as a triangle, staggered line, or in three containers, always 10 cm deep and 50 cm apart. Choose full sun and fertile humus-rich soil that remains fresh yet drains perfectly. Place support beside every crown at planting. Water lightly before emergence, then deeply at the base whenever the surface dries. Incorporate mature compost, pinch shoots at 20 or 30 cm to encourage branching, and apply fertilizer moderate in nitrogen and richer in potassium from the first buds. Keep the grouping evenly watered so all three plants develop at a similar pace.
Place Dolce Amore in a cutting garden, through the middle of a border, or as an island in a large bed. Scarlet and salmon tones pair with white gauras, blue salvias, purple verbenas, chocolate cosmos, and bronze grasses. Harvest stems when flowers are nearly open early in the morning, leaving several flowerheads outdoors. Add simple open blooms for pollinators because double decorative flowers provide little access to their discs. In Quebec, after frost blackens foliage, cut stems, lift the three tubers, dry their surfaces, label the observed shade, and store them somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free until spring, inspecting each one monthly.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
10 cm (4 in)
Spacing / density
50 cm (20 in) between plants
Sowing period
May to early June once soil is warm
Propagation
Division of a tuber carrying a viable bud
Growing method
After the final frost, prepare three positions 50 cm apart. Loosen soil to 30 cm, add compost, and lay tubers horizontally 10 cm deep with buds upward. Immediately install a stake or ring beside each crown. Close without compacting and water sparingly before emergence. When shoots reach 20 to 30 cm, pinch above a leaf pair to create several stems. Water deeply at the base whenever the surface dries and use fertilizer moderate in nitrogen and richer in potassium from bud formation. Tie with soft material, harvest nearly open flowers, and remove faded flowerheads. After frost, cut, lift, dry, label, and store the three tubers separately. Dolce Amore combines three scarlet-red and salmon decorative dahlias selected to flower together. Upright clumps reach about one metre and produce strong stems for cutting. The warm gradient creates a coherent border without selecting several cultivars separately. Full sun, fertile soil, and rapid drainage encourage generous flowering. Pinch shoots, install supports early, and remove faded flowers regularly. Water deeply at the base when the surface dries without saturating tubers. Fertilizer moderate in nitrogen and richer in potassium supports bud formation. All three tubers must be lifted after frost and stored separately away from freezing.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
32°F (0°C)
Care level
Moderate
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. Dolce Amore is a decorative Dinnerplate dahlia with large double mixed colours 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. Dolce Amore is a decorative Dinnerplate dahlia with large double mixed colours 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. Dolce Amore is a decorative Dinnerplate dahlia with large double mixed colours flowers. Narrow petals split at their tips and produce a highly textured feathery effect.
Moisture
Maintain even soil moisture without saturation during active growth. Large double flowers become heavy after rain; good air circulation, 50 cm spacing, and support reduce breakage and slow drying. Never let thick mulch touch the crown. During storage, keep a cool dry atmosphere that prevents both extreme shrivelling and rot. Dolce Amore is a decorative Dinnerplate dahlia with large double mixed colours flowers.
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 decorative-scale, lift the tuber without injury, and let its surface dry. Label Dolce Amore clearly. In winter, store it somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Inspect monthly, remove soft tissue, and prevent both condensation and complete desiccation. Dolce Amore is a decorative Dinnerplate dahlia with large double mixed colours flowers. Narrow petals split at their tips and produce a highly textured feathery effect. The upright clump reaches about one metre 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 garden,within reach.
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 three tubers 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. Dolce Amore is a decorative Dinnerplate dahlia with large double mixed colours flowers. Narrow petals split at their tips and produce a highly textured feathery effect. The upright clump reaches about one metre 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
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
100 cm (40 in)
Width / spread
50 cm (20 in) per clump
Flower color
Scarlet red and salmon
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Deciduous after frost
Growth rate
Fast
Growth habit
Three tall upright clumps
Bloom period
All three dahlias flower together from midsummer until the first frost. Double decorative blooms present a scarlet-red and salmon palette on strong stems suited to arrangements. Exact shading may vary among tubers, but the combination remains intentionally coordinated. Cut nearly open flowers in the morning and remove faded flowerheads above a leaf pair to renew buds. Dolce Amore combines three scarlet-red and salmon decorative dahlias selected to flower together.
Harvest
June to October
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Pair Dolce Amore 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 decorative Dinnerplate 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. Dolce Amore is a decorative Dinnerplate dahlia with large double mixed colours flowers. Narrow petals split at their tips and produce a highly textured feathery effect.
Plants to avoid
Perennial grown as an annual
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
What does the Dolce Amore combination contain?
The package contains three No1 decorative dahlia tubers selected to form a scarlet-red and salmon palette. This is a horticultural combination rather than one botanical cultivar, and the precise shade of every tuber may vary. Plants nevertheless share an approximately 100 cm height, synchronized summer flowering, and strong cutting stems. As the first flowers open, record every clump’s colour on a durable label. You can then preserve the chosen gradient during lifting and the following planting season. Dolce Amore combines three scarlet-red and salmon decorative dahlias selected to flower together. Upright clumps reach about one metre and produce strong stems for cutting.
How should the three tubers be arranged?
A triangular arrangement creates the most natural effect and keeps every plant visible. Leave 50 cm between centres and point one corner toward the back of the bed. A staggered line in a cutting garden or three separate containers also works. Lay every tuber horizontally 10 cm deep and install its support immediately. Do not crowd plants because foliage fills the space. Keep access for watering at the base, harvesting stems, and removing faded flowers. Dolce Amore combines three scarlet-red and salmon decorative dahlias selected to flower together. Upright clumps reach about one metre and produce strong stems for cutting.
Why should young shoots be pinched?
When shoots reach approximately 20 to 30 cm and carry several leaf pairs, gently remove their tip just above one pair. This directs growth into several branches instead of one dominant stem. Every clump becomes denser, carries more flowering stems, and withstands wind better. Use clean fingers or a disinfected tool and never pinch a stressed or recently frosted plant. Continue support, deep watering, and moderate feeding so new branches remain strong. Dolce Amore combines three scarlet-red and salmon decorative dahlias selected to flower together. Upright clumps reach about one metre and produce strong stems for cutting. The warm gradient creates a coherent border without selecting several cultivars separately.
How should Dolce Amore flowers be harvested?
Cut early in the morning when stems are well hydrated and flowers are nearly fully open because dahlias progress little after cutting. Use clean pruners, cut above a leaf pair, and immediately place stems in a bucket of fresh water. Remove leaves that would sit underwater, recut bases, and change vase water regularly. Keep the arrangement away from direct sun, heat sources, and ripening fruit. Leave several flowerheads outdoors as well to maintain the trio’s coordinated display. Dolce Amore combines three scarlet-red and salmon decorative dahlias selected to flower together. Upright clumps reach about one metre and produce strong stems for cutting.
How should the three tubers be stored over winter?
After the first frost blackens foliage, cut every stem to 10 or 15 cm. Lift crowns with a fork positioned away from tuberous roots, gently remove loose soil, and let surfaces dry. Label every tuber separately with Dolce Amore and its observed shade. Store them somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free in lightly insulating material that does not hold water. Inspect monthly, remove soft tissue with a clean tool, and increase ventilation if condensation appears. Replant after the final frost. Dolce Amore combines three scarlet-red and salmon decorative dahlias selected to flower together. Upright clumps reach about one metre and produce strong stems for cutting.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Supporting wildlife
Fully double Dolce Amore flowers hide nearly all of their disc and therefore offer little accessible pollen or nectar. Their value is mainly ornamental. Support wildlife by pairing this dahlia with salvias, sweet alyssum, verbenas, and other simple flowers, avoiding insecticides, providing shallow clean water, and maintaining several flowering periods in the border. Dolce Amore is a decorative Dinnerplate dahlia with large double mixed colours flowers.
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