Dahlia Dinner Plate
Taiheijo
Dahlia Taiheijo
Taiheijo produces enormous, loosely formed blooms in a beautiful blend of white, pink, mauve and purple. Each flower is marked a little differently, with broad, twisted petals giving the blooms a relaxed, almost ruffled appearance. A proper dinnerplate Dahlia that makes a huge statement in the garden and the vase.
Height: Approx. 90–110cm
Flower size: Approx. 23–25cm
Type: Giant Informal Decorative
Flowering time: Summer through to autumn
Position: Full sun
Best for: Statement planting, cutting gardens and large arrangements
- The best time to plant Dahlias here in NZ is September or October, but can be planted anytime from mid August through to late December.
- Dahlias love sun ,so choose a nice sunny spot in your garden. Ideally a spot that gets at least 4 hours of full sun a day.
- Dahlias will grow in almost any soil, but prefer well drained loamy soil conditions.
- Prepare the ground a few weeks before planting by digging over the soil thoroughly and adding a little well rotted compost and an application of general fertiliser.
- Before planting the tubers, apply stakes (for larger varieties) staking after planting damages roots and tubers.
- Plant your Dahlia tubers about 5-10cm deep and about 50cm apart with the eye facing upwards. Water well and keep moist being careful not to over-water.
For a full overview of how to plant Dahlias visit our Gardeners Guide.
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90-110cm
5-10cm
Full Sun