Dahlia Decorative
Cantiflora
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80-90cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
80-90cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Cantiflora’ is a decorative dahlia that lights up the garden with its raspberry-pink blooms, which deepen to a richer hue at the center. The flowers are medium-sized and perfectly rounded, perched on dark, wiry stems that make them ideal for cutting. Its dark green foliage adds a dramatic contrast, enhancing the vibrancy of the blooms.
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🌸 Bloom Size: 10–15 cm, fully double and symmetrical
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🌿 Height: Typically grows to 80–90 cm, depending on growing conditions
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
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🪴 Best Use: Excellent for cutting gardens, borders, or as a summer focal point
‘Cantiflora’ blooms from mid to late summer through autumn, and its rich colouring pairs beautifully with whites, purples, or soft yellows for a balanced garden palette
- 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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