Ferncliff Illusion Dahlia Tuber | White & Purple Dinnerplate | Ships Spring 2027

Ferncliff Illusion, A Whisper of Lavender

White petals unfurl in generous layers, each touched with lavender-purple as though brushed with watercolor. ‘Ferncliff Illusion’ brings a light, romantic presence to the garden, with dinnerplate blooms that turn a few gathered stems into an arrangement. Creamy tones near the heart soften the purple-tipped petals, creating depth without losing that luminous white glow.

Spring 2027 preorder. Ships Spring 2027, not immediately. Each order includes 1 dormant dahlia tuber, not a potted plant or bouquet.

Plant Details

• Variety: Dahlia ‘Ferncliff Illusion’
• Flower form: Dinnerplate, fully double
• Color: White with lavender-purple tips and edges
• Bloom size: Approximately 8–10 inches across
• Mature height: Approximately 36–50 inches, depending on growing conditions
• Bloom season: Summer through fall
• Light: Full sun; tolerates partial shade
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Spacing: Approximately 18 inches apart
• Planting depth: 4–6 inches
• Fragrance: None
• Deer resistant: No
• Life cycle: Tender perennial
• Winter hardiness: USDA zones 9–10; seasonal growing in zones 3–8 with frost-free winter storage
• Includes: 1 dormant tuber per order

Planting & Care

Plant after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. Lay the tuber horizontally with the eye facing upward, approximately 4–6 inches deep. Avoid waterlogged soil. Water regularly once growth begins and support tall stems as they develop. Remove spent flowers to encourage additional blooms. In freezing climates, lift and store tubers in a cool, frost-free location for winter.

Tubers naturally vary in size and shape. Generated bloom and lifestyle images illustrate the variety and floral inspiration, not the exact plant or shipment. Shared tuber and planting images are examples. Vase, bouquet, pot, and soil are not included.