Waltzing Mathilda Dahlia Tubers

• Variety: Waltzing Mathilda
• Type: Miscellaneous (collarette/anemone)
• Colour: Peach-orange and red
• Flower size: 10cm across
• Height: 75cm
• Spread: 75cm
• Flowering: July to November
• Cutting: Yes. Strong stems for a compact plant
• RHS AGM: Yes
• 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

Waltzing Mathilda: A Compact, Colourful Dahlia with an AGM

Waltzing Mathilda is a compact dahlia with warm peach-orange and red flowers in an unusual anemone/collarette form. At 75cm tall and 75cm wide, it makes a bushy, generous plant that fills its space without needing much support. The RHS AGM confirms it performs reliably across a wide range of UK conditions.

The open flower form with its visible centre makes it better for pollinators than fully double dahlias. Named after the famous Australian bush ballad (with an extra 'h' in Mathilda), it has an easygoing, cheerful quality that suits cottage gardens and containers. It flowers from July to November.

Where to Plant Waltzing Mathilda

The warm peach-orange works in cottage garden schemes. Plant alongside Pooh (red and yellow collarette, 90cm) for two open-centred, pollinator-friendly dahlias in warm colours. Rocco (fuchsia pompon, 75cm, same height) adds a contrasting purple. Soft grasses and Helenium complete the picture.

Why buy from Ashridge?

Our dahlia tubers are Dutch first-class quality, imported direct and hand-graded by us. We discard undersized tubers so you get a clump with viable eyes, ready to show you what they can do. Delivered by next-day courier from March, with our one-year plant guarantee, Which? Best Plant Supplier, and human support from the team in Somerset. Browse the complete dahlia collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Waltzing Mathilda have an AGM?

The RHS Award of Garden Merit recognises reliable garden performance across a range of UK conditions. Waltzing Mathilda earns it through consistent flowering, disease resistance, and an easygoing habit that doesn't demand much attention.

Is Waltzing Mathilda good for bees?

Yes. The open flower form with a visible central disc gives pollinators easy access. It's one of the better dahlia types for wildlife gardens.

Will Waltzing Mathilda grow in a pot?

At 75cm with a bushy habit, it's well suited to a container of at least 25cm across. No staking needed in a sheltered spot. Our container guide has the detail. Full growing advice in our dahlia growing guide.