Dahlia Dinner Plate
Mediterranee
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90-110cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
90-110cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Mediterranee’ is a dinnerplate decorative dahlia that evokes the soft hues of a coastal sunset. Its large lavender blooms gently fade into creamy white at the base, with some flowers showing a creamy yellow center—each one slightly different. The petals are broad and slightly reflexed, giving the flowers a plush, layered look.
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🌸 Bloom Size: 20–25 cm, fully double and showy
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🌿 Height: Grows to 90–110 cm, with a bushy, 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 pastel focal point
- 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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