Dahlia Decorative
Tanita
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90-110cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
90-110cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunMax of 1 per person. Sorry, but due to very limited numbers, please limit your order to a maximum of 1.
Dahlia ‘Tanita’ is a semi-cactus decorative dahlia that dazzles with painterly flair and bold contrast. Its fuchsia-pink petals fade softly toward the tips, while the undersides blaze with vivid red, creating a two-tone effect that shifts with the light. The petals are slightly curled and fringed, giving each bloom a textured, windswept look.
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🌸 Bloom Size: 12–14 cm, fully double with semi-cactus form
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🌿 Height: Grows to 90–120 cm, with sturdy, upright stems
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, prefers well-drained loamy soil
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, borders, or as a colour-shifting focal point
‘Tanita’ blooms from midsummer until the first frost, and its vivid colouring makes it a standout in jewel-toned borders or dramatic bouquets.
- 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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