Dahlia ‘Opera White’ (Dahlia variabilis Dwarf) – Compact White Dahlia

Description

Add timeless elegance to your summer garden with Dahlia ‘Opera White’, a compact and prolific variety that produces an abundance of frilly, double white blooms with cheerful yellow centers. Its lush, green foliage and continuous flowering habit make it a stunning choice for garden beds, borders, and patio containers.

‘Opera White’ belongs to the dwarf dahlia series, known for uniform growth and reliable performance. This sun-loving beauty blooms from midsummer until frost, providing months of brilliant color with minimal maintenance. Perfect for pollinator gardens, mixed borders, or standalone containers where its pristine white flowers can shine.

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🔍 Plant Details

Botanical Name: Dahlia variabilis ‘Opera White’
Height: 10–14 inches
Spread: 10–12 inches
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Water Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
Bloom Time: Mid-summer to frost
Flower Type: Double, frilly white blooms with yellow centers
Hardiness: Grown as an annual; perennial in USDA Zones 8–10
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Maintenance: Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering

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💚 Why You’ll Love It

• 🤍 Pure White Blooms: Elegant double flowers that light up any planting

• 🌿 Compact Growth: Ideal for containers, borders, and small gardens

• 🌼 Long Bloom Season: Blooms nonstop from midsummer to frost

• 🦋 Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies

• 🌞 Easy Care: Reliable, rewarding, and low-maintenance

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🌻 Planting Tip

Plant Dahlia ‘Opera White’ in full sun with rich, well-draining soil. Water regularly during dry spells and deadhead spent flowers to keep blooms coming. Ideal companions include Zinnias, Petunias, or Blue Hyssop for a colorful summer display.