Break Out Dahlia Tubers

• Variety: Break Out
• Type: Decorative (dinnerplate)
• Colour: Light pink with a yellow centre
• Flower size: 20cm across
• Height: 120cm
• Spread: 75cm
• Flowering: July to November
• Cutting: Yes. Strong stems
• RHS AGM: No
• Sold as: Single tubers, hand-graded, Dutch first-class quality
• Plant outdoors: March to July, when soil reaches 15°C (typically May in most of the UK)
• Delivered: From March. Collection from Castle Cary also available

Break Out: A Pink Dinnerplate Dahlia with a Sunny Centre

Break Out is a large decorative dahlia with light pink petals surrounding a warm yellow centre. At 20cm across, the flowers are firmly in dinnerplate territory, and the soft colour combination gives them a fresh, approachable look that works in both pastel and warm planting schemes.

At 120cm with a 75cm spread, it's a substantial plant that needs staking and a position towards the back of a sunny border. The stems are strong and the flowers are produced freely from July to the frosts.

Companions for Break Out

The pink-and-yellow colour works alongside soft pastel schemes. Plant with Gerrie Hoek (shell pink waterlily, 120cm) for a pink scheme in two different flower forms. White Swan (white decorative, same height) keeps things cool alongside. For contrast, Dark Spirit (near-black, 90cm in front) anchors the scheme with depth.

Why buy from Ashridge?

Our dahlia tubers are Dutch first-class quality, imported direct and hand-graded. We reject undersized tubers so you get a clump with viable eyes, ready to grow. Delivered by next-day courier from March, with our one-year plant guarantee, Which? Best Plant Supplier, and gardeners in Somerset on the phone. Browse our full decorative dahlia range or the complete dahlia collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Break Out grow in a pot?

At 120cm with 20cm flowers, it's too big for a container. Grow it in deep border soil with proper staking. For a pink dahlia that suits pots, Daisy Duke (coral-pink, 90cm) is a better choice. Our pots guide covers the options.

Does Break Out need staking?

Yes. At 120cm with dinnerplate flowers, it needs sturdy support from planting time. Full growing and aftercare advice in our dahlia growing guide.

Is Break Out good for cutting?

Very. The 20cm flowers make a statement in a vase, and the light pink is versatile in arrangements. Cut only fully open blooms. The large heads drink a lot of water, so keep the vase topped up.