Dahlia Decorative
Fern Ridge Painted Lady
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70-90cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
70-90cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘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.
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🌸 Bloom Size: 10–15 cm, fully double with a neat, rounded form
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🌿 Height: Grows to 90–120 cm, with a medium, upright habit
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
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🪴 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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