Dahlia Dinner Plate

Frost Nip

*Available August through to December*
$11
  • 90-120cm

  • 5-10cm

  • Full Sun

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.

  • 🌸 Bloom Size: Up to 25 cm, fully double and showstopping

  • 🌿 Height: Grows to 90–120 cm with strong, upright stems

  • ☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, though light shade is welcome in hot climates

  • 🪴 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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