Dahlia Decorative
Extase
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60-70cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
60-70cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Extase’ is a decorative dahlia that glows with tropical warmth and soft elegance. Its blooms are a luscious blend of creamy yellow, peach, and apricot tones, with rounded, velvety petals that give the flowers a full, romantic shape. The colour deepens toward the center, creating a gentle ombré effect that feels like a summer sunset captured in bloom.
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🌸 Bloom Size: 10–15 cm, fully double with soft, rounded florets
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🌿 Height: Typically grows to 60–70 cm, with a compact, upright habit
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil
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🪴 Best Use: Perfect for cutting gardens, borders, or as a standalone showpiece
‘Extase’ blooms from early summer through to the first frost, and its long, sturdy stems make it a favourite for floral arrangements.
- 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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