Dahlia Decorative
Melody Fanfare
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40-50cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
40-50cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Melody Fanfare’ is a compact decorative dahlia that brings a splash of theatrical charm to smaller spaces. Its mauve-lilac blooms are soft yet vibrant, perched atop bronze-tinged foliage that adds depth and contrast. The flowers are fully double with rounded petals, creating a plush, symmetrical form that glows in sunlight.
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🌸 Bloom Size: 10–14 cm, fully double with a neat, rounded shape
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🌿 Height: Grows to 40–50 cm, making it ideal for containers and front-of-border planting
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, needing 6–8 hours daily
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🪴 Best Use: Perfect for patio pots, small borders, or as a low-growing focal point
‘Melody Fanfare’ blooms prolifically from midsummer until frost, and its sturdy stems make it excellent for cutting. It’s also loved by pollinators and known for its vigorous growth and long-lasting colour. The compact habit makes it especially useful for layered plantings or tight garden spaces.
- 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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