Dahlia Dinner Plate
Bodacious
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120-130cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
120-130cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Bodacious’ is a dinnerplate dahlia that lives up to its name with massive, fiery blooms that command attention. The flowers are a bold tomato red with golden-yellow tips, and the petals are often split and twisted, giving them a dynamic, flame-like appearance.
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🌸 Bloom Size: Up to 28 cm —truly giant!
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🌿 Height: Grows to about 120–130 cm with strong, upright stems
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
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🪴 Best Use: Perfect for back-of-border drama, cut flower displays, or as a garden centerpiece
‘Bodacious’ blooms later in the season, from mid to late summer through autumn, and its sturdy stems make it ideal for cutting. It’s also a Derrill W. Hart Award winner, celebrated for its standout performance and beauty
- 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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