Dahlia Waterlily
Orange Perception
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90-100cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
90-100cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Orange Perception’ is a waterlily-type decorative dahlia that glows with soft elegance and painterly charm. Its double blooms are a gentle apricot-orange, tipped with ivory white, creating a luminous gradient. The petals are flat and slightly cupped, giving the flower a serene, open-faced appearance.
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🌸 Bloom Size: Around 10–12 cm, fully double with flat, symmetrical petals
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🌿 Height: Grows to 90–100 cm, with upright stems and a bushy 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 focal point
‘Orange Perception’ blooms all summer long, and its gentle colouring makes it a versatile companion in pastel or jewel-toned borders. It’s easy to grow, pollinator-friendly, and excellent for cutting, with blooms that hold well in arrangements.
- 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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