
Dahlia Border
Georgia Peach
Dahlia ‘Georgia Peach’—from the Dahlightful Series—is a semi-double dahlia that glows with warm, apricot-peach blooms and golden centers, set against dark green to burgundy foliage for striking contrast. The flowers have a daisy-like charm, blooming prolifically from early summer to mid-fall and attracting bees and butterflies with their open form.
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🌸 Bloom Size: Around 10 cm , semi-double with golden eyes
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🌿 Height: Grows to 60–80 cm, with a bushy, upright habit
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, tolerates light shade
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for containers, borders, or as a pollinator-friendly accent
‘Georgia Peach’ is part of a breeding breakthrough known for powdery mildew resistance, heat tolerance, and compact growth, making it perfect for patios or small gardens. Its rich foliage and cheerful blooms make it a standout in late summer displays
- 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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