Dahlia Decorative
Melody Bolero
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40-50cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
40-50cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Melody Bolero’ is a compact decorative dahlia that delivers bold elegance in a small package. Its scarlet-red, ball-shaped blooms are densely packed with rounded petals, creating a plush, symmetrical form that stands out against its dark green foliage tinged with red-purple
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🌸 Bloom Size: 5–10 cm, fully double and ball-shaped
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🌿 Height: Grows to 40–50 cm, with a mounding habit
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, needing 6–8 hours daily
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for containers, patio pots, borders, or as a low-growing focal point
‘Melody Bolero’ blooms prolifically from midsummer until frost, and its sturdy stems make it excellent for cutting.
- 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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