Dahlia Dinner Plate
Advance US
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90-120cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
90-120cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunSorry! please limit your purchase to 1 per person.
Dahlia Advance US
Advance US is a proper lucky dip, producing enormous blooms in an ever-changing mix of buttery yellow, apricot, salmon and coral-pink. Even flowers growing on the same plant can look completely different, with some opening almost entirely yellow, others strongly pink, and plenty showing a blend of both. The colours also shift as each bloom develops and matures, creating a wonderfully varied display throughout the season.
Its broad, loosely arranged petals give the flowers a relaxed, ruffled appearance, while the dinnerplate-sized blooms make a bold statement both in the garden and the vase.
Height: Approx. 90–120cm
Flower size: Approx. 25–30cm
Type: Giant Informal Decorative
Flowering time: Summer through to autumn
Position: Full sun
Best for: Statement planting, cutting gardens and large arrangements
Please note: Flower colour can vary considerably, even on the same plant. Blooms may be yellow, pink, apricot or a mixture of several shades. This natural variation is part of Advance US and does not indicate an incorrect variety
- 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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