About Love Dahlias | South African Dahlia & Flower Bulb Growers

About Us

Carefully grown with love in South Africa

Welcome to Love Dahlias - where muddy hands, morning dew, and a whole lot of heart come together to bring you the most beautiful flower bulbs this side of the equator.

My name is Mareli Visser and I live in Douglas, a small town in the middle of South Africa. A few of you might remember me from the Baking show on KykNet called Koekedoor, but during Covid I had a lot of time to think and I decided to change my life and my career. So I closed my wedding venue and traded my apron for a pair of gumboots, and started a small flower farm on an empty plot in town.

We’re a small, passionate flower farm based in the middle of South Africa, specializing in dahlias, gladiolus, and other bold bloomers that know how to steal the show. What started as a love affair with dahlias quickly blossomed into a thriving online store where gardeners (new and seasoned) can find top-quality, carefully nurtured bulbs.

Our Roots

At Love Dahlias, we believe gardening isn’t just a hobby - it’s therapy with petals. Every bulb we sell is grown right here in South African soil, with sustainable practices and a whole lot of attention. No shortcuts. No warehouse bulbs. Just honest growing and the joy that comes from sharing it.

What Makes Us Different?

• Farm-fresh bulbs grown and shipped directly from our soil to your garden.
• Seasonal selections with unique and rare varieties you won’t find in your local nursery.
• Tips and guidance to help you grow with confidence even if your green thumb is still sprouting.

From Our Hands to Yours

We don’t just pack boxes, we pack potential. Every tuber, corm, and bulb that leaves our farm is handled with care, clearly labelled, and ready to burst into bloom. Whether you’re planting a single pot or a full border, we want your garden to be a reflection of the joy we put into growing.

Stay in Touch

We’re more than just a store, we’re a community of growers, bloom-chasers, and soil enthusiasts. Sign up for our newsletter, follow us on social media, or just pop us a message, we love hearing about your gardens!

Thank you for supporting small, local, flower-fueled dreams.
Here’s to beautiful blooms and dirt under the nails.

With love and compost,
The Love Dahlias Team