Dahlia Decorative

Wanda's Aurora

*Available August through to December*
$11
  • 90-120cm

  • 5-10cm

  • Full Sun

Dahlia ‘Wanda’s Aurora’ is a dinnerplate decorative dahlia that glows like a summer sunrise. Its massive blooms—up to 25 cm across—blend peach, orange, and yellow tones in a radiant swirl, with each flower slightly different, like brushstrokes on a canvas. The petals are broad and slightly ruffled, giving the blooms a plush, sunburst effect.

  • 🌸 Bloom Size: 20–25 cm , fully double and showy

  • 🌿 Height: Grows to 90-120cm, with tall, upright stems

  • ☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, prefers well-drained, fertile soil

  • 🪴 Best Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, back-of-border drama, or as a fiery focal point

‘Wanda’s Aurora’ blooms from midsummer until the first frost, and its warm colouring makes it a standout in sunset-themed borders or citrus-inspired arrangements. It’s easy to grow, pollinator-friendly, and excellent for cutting, with blooms that hold well in 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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