Dahlia Dinner Plate
Bohemian Spartacus
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120-140cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
120-140cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Bohemian Spartacus’ is a dinnerplate dahlia that brings bold drama and a touch of unpredictability to the garden. A sport of the classic ‘Spartacus’, this variety produces enormous 20–25 cm blooms in deep crimson red, often with random streaks of orange or creamy white—no two flowers are exactly alike!
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🌸 Bloom Size: 20–25 cm, fully double with curled or twisted petals
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🌿 Height: Grows to 120–140 cm with a strong, upright habit
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun and rich, well-drained soil
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for back-of-border impact, cut flower displays, or as a garden showpiece
It blooms from early summer through to the first frost, and its towering stature and fiery colour make it a magnet for attention. Whether you’re after a statement piece or a bouquet that turns heads, ‘Bohemian Spartacus’ delivers with flair.
- 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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