Dahlia Decorative
Caramel Antique
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80-100cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
80-100cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia Caramel Antique is a refined decorative dahlia with beautifully soft blooms in creamy white, gently brushed with warm caramel and amber tones through the centre. Its elegant colouring gives it a romantic, vintage look that works beautifully in borders, cottage-style plantings and cut flower arrangements. Flowering from mid-summer through autumn, it produces an abundance of medium-sized blooms over a long season. Growing to around 90 to 120 cm tall, this variety adds height, softness and sophistication to sunny, well-drained spots, and is especially lovely where pure white feels a little too stark.
- 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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