Dahlia Cactus
Ambition
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90-100cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
90-100cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia Ambition
Ambition produces bold, spiky blooms in rich plum-purple to deep magenta. Its narrow, slightly twisted petals give the flowers a striking semi-cactus shape, with plenty of texture and movement. A strong-growing, free-flowering Dahlia that stands out in the garden and provides excellent stems for picking.
Height: Approx. 90–100cm
Flower size: Approx. 10–15cm
Type: Semi-Cactus
Flowering time: Summer through to autumn
Position: Full sun
Best for: Cutting gardens, borders and the vase
- 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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