Dahlia Decorative
Meva
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80-100cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
80-100cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Meva’ is a decorative dahlia that brings bold charm to the garden with its vibrant hot pink blooms perched atop tall, sturdy stems. The flowers are fully double with soft, rounded florets, creating a plush, symmetrical form that glows in sunlight and adds excitement to any border or bouquet.
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🌸 Bloom Size: 10–15 cm, fully double with a classic decorative shape
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🌿 Height: Grows to 80–100 cm, depending on conditions
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, needing 4–6 hours daily
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, mid-border planting, or as a bright focal point
‘Meva’ blooms prolifically all summer long, and its strong stems make it a reliable performer in both garden beds and floral arrangements. It’s easy to grow, low maintenance, and rewarding, with minimal fuss and maximum impact. Regular deadheading encourages even more flowering, and it pairs beautifully with creamy whites, soft yellows, or deep purples for contrast.
- 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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