Dahlia Dinner Plate
Iceberg
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90-120cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
90-120cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Iceberg’ is a dinnerplate decorative dahlia that brings cool elegance to the garden with its massive white blooms, subtly tinged with lavender near the center petals. The flowers are soft and rounded, creating a serene, snow-like effect that glows beautifully in sunlight.
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🌸 Bloom Size: Up to 20–30 cm, fully double with broad, velvety petals
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🌿 Height: Grows to 90–120 cm with lush green foliage
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, needing 6–8 hours daily
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, wedding arrangements, or as a cool-toned focal point
‘Iceberg’ blooms from mid-summer through to the first frost, and its crisp colouring makes it a favourite for bridal work and pastel-themed borders. It’s easy to grow, with a compact habit and strong stems that support its oversized blooms well.
- 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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