Dahlia Decorative
Pacific Time
Dahlia Pacific Time
Pacific Time is a real lucky dip, producing bold red and crisp white blooms with a different pattern on almost every flower. Some are heavily streaked, others neatly tipped, and the occasional bloom may appear almost entirely red or white. Compact and free-flowering, it puts on a cracking display without needing heaps of room.
Height: Approx. 65–75cm
Flower size: Approx. 8–10cm
Type: Decorative
Flowering time: Summer through to autumn
Position: Full sun
Best for: Pots, borders, picking and the vase
- 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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60-80cm
5-10cm
Full Sun