Dahlia Decorative

Fern Ridge Painted Lady

*Available August through to December*
$10
  • 70-90cm

  • 5-10cm

  • Full Sun

Dahlia ‘Fern Ridge Painted Lady’ is a small decorative dahlia that brings painterly charm to the garden. Its blooms are a soft creamy pink, dramatically streaked and splashed with ruby red, giving each flower a hand-painted, one-of-a-kind look. The rounded petals and bold colouration make it a standout among more uniform varieties.

  • 🌸 Bloom Size: 10–15 cm, fully double with a neat, rounded form

  • 🌿 Height: Grows to 90–120 cm, with a medium, upright habit

  • ☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

  • 🪴 Best Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, borders, or as a colourful focal point

It blooms from early summer through mid-autumn, and its unique coloration makes it especially striking when paired with solid-colored dahlias in similar tones—think soft whites, blush pinks, or deep reds for contrast

- 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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