Dahlia Decorative
Bonesta
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80-90cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
80-90cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Bonesta’ is a decorative dahlia that brings a playful twist to classic elegance. Its blooms are white with soft pink to deep rose stripes, and no two flowers are exactly alike—each one is a little work of art. The petals are broad and slightly curved, giving the flower a full, rounded shape.
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🌸 Bloom Size: 10–12 cm
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🌿 Height: Grows to around 80–90 cm
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun
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🪴 Best Use: Great for borders, cutting gardens, or adding a splash of whimsy to containers
Its long stems and unique colouring make it a standout in bouquets, and it blooms steadily from early summer through to the first frost
- 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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