Dahlia Dinner Plate
Dazzling Sun
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80-100cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
80-100cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Dazzling Sun’ is a dinnerplate dahlia that lives up to its radiant name with large, golden-yellow blooms edged in scarlet red. The petals are long, slightly pointed, and often brushed with red near the center, creating a fiery sunburst effect that glows in the garden.
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🌸 Bloom Size: 20–25 cm, fully double and dramatic
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🌿 Height: Grows to about 80–100 cm with a sturdy, upright habit
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, needing 6–8 hours daily
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🪴 Best Use: Perfect for cutting gardens, back-of-border impact, or as a sunny focal point
It blooms from mid-summer through to the first frost, and its bold colouring makes it a standout in both garden beds and floral arrangements. The strong stems support the heavy blooms well, though staking is helpful in windy spots.
- 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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