Dahlia Decorative
Summer Flame
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50-60cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
50-60cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Summer Flame’ is a decorative dahlia that radiates warmth with its rich tangerine-orange blooms, fading softly into apricot tones as the flowers mature. The petals are broad and slightly ruffled, forming medium-sized, fully double flowers that glow like embers in the garden.
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🌸 Bloom Size: Medium, around 10–12 cm, fully double with rounded petals
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🌿 Height: Grows to 60 cm, with a bushy, upright habit
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, needing 6–8 hours daily
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for borders, containers, or as a vibrant accent in bouquets
‘Summer Flame’ blooms prolifically from midsummer until frost, and its fiery tones make it a standout in warm-themed borders or sunset-inspired arrangements. It’s easy to grow, pollinator-friendly, and excellent for cutting, with sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms... It also holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, a nod to its garden performance and reliability.
- 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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