Dahlia Decorative
Wanda's Aurora
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90-120cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
90-120cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Wanda’s Aurora’ is a dinnerplate decorative dahlia that glows like a summer sunrise. Its massive blooms—up to 25 cm across—blend peach, orange, and yellow tones in a radiant swirl, with each flower slightly different, like brushstrokes on a canvas. The petals are broad and slightly ruffled, giving the blooms a plush, sunburst effect.
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🌸 Bloom Size: 20–25 cm , fully double and showy
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🌿 Height: Grows to 90-120cm, with tall, upright stems
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, prefers well-drained, fertile soil
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, back-of-border drama, or as a fiery focal point
‘Wanda’s Aurora’ blooms from midsummer until the first frost, and its warm colouring makes it a standout in sunset-themed borders or citrus-inspired arrangements. It’s easy to grow, pollinator-friendly, and excellent for cutting, with blooms that hold well in 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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