Dahlia Decorative
French Cancan
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100-120cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
100-120cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘French Cancan’ is a decorative dahlia that dances into the garden with a vibrant, theatrical flair. Its blooms are a dazzling blend of light tangerine petals that twist and curl to reveal a fiery red underside, often with a bright red center that adds extra drama. The petal arrangement is informal and slightly ruffled, giving the flowers a lively, almost animated appearance.
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🌸 Bloom Size: Around 13–15 cm , fully double with broad, twisted petals
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🌿 Height: Grows to 90–120 cm, with a medium, upright habit
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, needing 6–8 hours daily
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, borders, or as a colourful focal point
‘French Cancan’ blooms from early summer through mid-autumn, and its dynamic colouring makes it a standout in both garden beds and floral arrangements. It’s especially striking when paired with solid-coloured dahlias in complementary tones—think deep reds, soft peaches, or creamy whites for contrast.
- 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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