Dahlia Decorative

Lake Carey

*Available August through to December*
$11
  • 60-90cm

  • 5-10cm

  • Full Sun

Dahlia ‘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.

  • 🌸 Bloom Size: 10–15 cm, fully double with a neat, rounded shape

  • 🌿 Height: Grows to 60–90 cm, depending on growing conditions

  • ☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, needing 6–8 hours daily

  • 🪴 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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