Dahlia Decorative
Kordessa
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5-10cm -
Full Sun
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Kordessa’ is a decorative dahlia that glows with soft elegance and cheerful warmth. Its blooms are a two-toned blend of soft pink and creamy yellow, with rounded florets that give the flowers a plush, full appearance. The colouration often shifts gently across the petals, creating a romantic, watercolour effect that’s both refined and inviting.
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🌸 Bloom Size: Medium-sized, around 10–13 cm, fully double with rounded petals
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🌿 Height: Grows to 110–120 cm, with a bushy, upright habit
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, needing 6–8 hours daily
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, borders, or as a soft-toned focal point
‘Kordessa’ blooms from mid-summer through autumn, and its gentle colouring makes it a versatile companion in pastel-themed borders or romantic arrangements. It’s easy to grow, with strong stems and a floriferous nature that rewards regular deadheading.
- 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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