Dahlia Decorative
Lake Carey
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60-90cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
60-90cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Lake Carey’ is a decorative dahlia that glows with soft elegance and pastel charm. Its blooms are a gentle blend of creamy yellow petals with flashes of soft pink at the tips, creating a watercolour effect that feels serene and romantic. The rounded form and subtle colouration make it a favourite for bouquet work and cottage-style borders.
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🌸 Bloom Size: 10–15 cm, fully double with a neat, rounded shape
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🌿 Height: Grows to 60–90 cm, depending on growing conditions
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, needing 6–8 hours daily
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, pastel-themed borders, or as a soft focal point
‘Lake Carey’ blooms from mid-summer through to the first frost, and its strong stems and floriferous nature make it a reliable performer. It’s especially striking when paired with deeper pinks, soft whites, or golden yellows for a layered, painterly effect
- 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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