Dahlia Border
Taxi Driver
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20-30cm -
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Full Sun
20-30cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Taxi Driver’ is a single-flowered dwarf dahlia from the Dark Angel Series, known for its bright yellow blooms with a dark central eye, all set against rich burgundy foliage. It’s compact, cheerful, and a magnet for pollinators—perfect for small gardens, containers, or front-of-border planting.
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🌸 Bloom Size: Around 5–7 cm, single with a golden center and dark eye
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🌿 Height: Grows to 30–40 cm, with a bushy, upright habit
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, prefers well-drained soil
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for containers, cottage gardens, paths, or as a pollinator-friendly accent
‘Taxi Driver’ blooms from summer through autumn, and its open-faced flowers are beloved by bees and butterflies.
- 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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