Dahlia Decorative
Melody Mambo
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40-50cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
40-50cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Melody Mambo’ is a compact decorative dahlia that turns heads with its velvety dark red blooms, rich and saturated like crushed velvet. The flowers are fully double with rounded petals that hold their colour beautifully—even under intense sun—and remain upright in rain thanks to sturdy stems and a bushy habit.
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🌸 Bloom Size: Around 10–11 cm, plush and symmetrical
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🌿 Height: Grows to 40-50 cm, perfect for containers and front-of-border planting
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, welcomes light shade in hot climates
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for patio pots, small borders, or as a low-growing focal point
‘Melody Mambo’ blooms prolifically from midsummer until frost, and its compact size makes it a favourite for layered plantings or balcony gardens. The foliage is dark green with a bluish tint, adding depth and contrast to the rich red blooms. It’s also rain-resistant, easy to grow, and pollinator-friendly, with excellent performance in both garden beds and bouquets.
- 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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