Dahlia Dinner Plate
Frost Nip
Dahlia ‘Frost Nip’ is a dinnerplate dahlia that delivers pure garden drama with its massive raspberry-pink blooms tipped in frosty white. The petals are broad and slightly curled, giving the flowers a plush, velvety texture that looks like it’s been kissed by winter—hence the name.
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🌸 Bloom Size: Up to 25 cm, fully double and showstopping
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🌿 Height: Grows to 90–120 cm with strong, upright stems
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, though light shade is welcome in hot climates
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, back-of-border impact, or as a focal point in large containers
‘Frost Nip’ blooms massively from midsummer until the first frost, and its bold colouring makes it a favourite for bouquets and garden displays. It’s best planted in groups for maximum visual effect, and regular deadheading will keep the blooms coming.
- 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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