Dahlia Decorative
Melody Latin
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40-50cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
40-50cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Melody Latin’ is a compact decorative dahlia that radiates sunshine with its bright yellow blooms held high above lush, deep green foliage. The flowers are fully double with soft, rounded petals, creating a cheerful, symmetrical form that lights up borders and containers alike.
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🌸 Bloom Size: 10–12 cm , fully double with rounded florets
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🌿 Height: Grows to 35–45 cm, with an upright, bushy habit
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, tolerates light shade in hotter climates
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for containers, small borders, or as a low-growing focal point
‘Melody Latin’ blooms prolifically, and its compact size makes it perfect for patios, balconies, or layered plantings. It’s known for being low maintenance, shade tolerant, and vigorous, with long-lasting flowers that hold up beautifully in arrangements.
- 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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