Dahlia Invitation

Dahlia ‘Invitation’ – Terracotta Orange Decorative Dahlia plant

Dahlia ‘Invitation’ is a refined Decorative Dahlia producing neat, fully double blooms in a sophisticated warm color palette.
Its flowers range from terracotta-red to warm orange with subtle golden-yellow highlights and deeper coloring toward the center. The RHS describes the flowers as terracotta red with darker centers.
Blooms typically measure approximately 10 cm across, while mature plants grow around 90–100 cm tall. Its dark green foliage, warm coloring and strong cutting qualities make Invitation an excellent choice for cutting gardens, autumn bouquets and sophisticated floral arrangements.

Product Details

• Variety: Dahlia ‘Invitation’
• Product Type: Dahlia Plant
• Classification: Decorative Dahlia
• Commercial Group: Small Decorative
• Flower Color: Warm Terracotta-Orange
• Secondary Tones: Reddish Orange and Soft Yellow
• Centre: Darker Terracotta-Red
• Flower Form: Fully Double Decorative
• Bloom Size: Approximately 10 cm
• Plant Height: Approximately 90–100 cm
• Foliage: Dark Green
• Light: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
• Soil: Fertile, Humus-Rich and Well-Drained
• Cut Flower: Excellent
• Suitable for Pots: Yes
• Uses: Cutting gardens, borders, bouquets and floral arrangements

Growing in Kuwait

• For Kuwait conditions, Dahlia ‘Invitation’ is best grown during the cooler growing season, once extreme summer temperatures have declined.
• A practical outdoor growing period is from October onward, depending on actual temperatures.
• Place the plant in a location with good sunlight during the cooler months. As temperatures begin to rise toward the end of the season, some protection from intense afternoon sun can help reduce heat stress.
• Grow in fertile, well-drained soil and water regularly, allowing the upper layer of soil to begin drying slightly between waterings. Avoid keeping the root zone constantly saturated.
• Transplanting from pot, move the plant carefully without disturbing the root ball excessively, and water thoroughly after transplanting.
• Because plants typically reach around 90–100 cm tall, light staking is recommended to support the stems and protect them from wind or the weight of the flowers.
• Regular removal of faded blooms will encourage continued flowering throughout the growing season.