L'Ancresse dahlia tuber - A classic white ball dahlia with strong stems Lileah Mailman is the picture

Lileah Mailman is the picture of elegance—a large

Not the most reliable cut flower

with the occasional soft blush centre

the original mother tuber came from my grandmother’s garden decades ago

Flowers start out a soft apricot and gradually shift to a peachy pink as the season rolls on

L'Ancresse dahlia tuber - A classic white ball dahlia with strong stems Lileah Mailman is the pictureLAncresse is one of the most reliable white ball dahlias, producing a steady stream of perfectly formed blooms right through the season. Its long, strong stems make it an ideal cut flower, with the occasional soft blush centre. A fantastic variety for both the border and the vase.