Dahlia Nikolas Tesla

Dahlia ‘Nikolas Tesla’ – Purple & Lilac Giant Decorative Dahlia Tuber

Dahlia ‘Nikolas Tesla’ is a spectacular large-flowered Decorative Dahlia, developed as a spontaneous sport of the famous purple cultivar ‘Thomas Edison’.
Its enormous fully double blooms feature a rich deep purple to violet base irregularly streaked, washed and speckled with luminous lilac tones, giving each flower a naturally unique pattern.
Flowers typically reach approximately 20–25 cm across, while mature plants grow around 100–120 cm tall. Its strong stems, huge blooms and striking purple-lilac colouring make Nikolas Tesla an exceptional variety for cutting gardens, statement bouquets and premium floral arrangements.

Product Details

• Variety: Dahlia ‘Nikolas Tesla’
  Also Sold As: Dahlia ‘Nikola Tesla’
  Product Type: Dahlia Tuber
  Origin: Sport of Dahlia ‘Thomas Edison’
  Classification: Large Flowered Decorative Dahlia
  Commercial Style: Giant Decorative / Dinnerplate
  Flower Colour: Deep Purple-Violet
  Markings: Lilac Streaks and Speckles
  Colour Character: Naturally Variable
  Flower Form: Fully Double Decorative
  Bloom Size: Approximately 20–25 cm
  Plant Height: Approximately 100–120 cm
  Plant Spread: Approximately 50–70 cm
  Light: Full Sun
  Soil: Fertile, Rich and Well-Drained
  Cut Flower: Excellent
  Uses: Cutting gardens, borders, statement bouquets and premium floral arrangements

Growing in Kuwait

• For Kuwait conditions, Dahlia ‘Nikolas Tesla’ is best grown during the cooler growing season once extreme summer temperatures have declined.
  A practical planting period is: October to November
  Plant the tuber with the crown and growing eyes facing upward in fertile, well-drained soil, with approximately 5–10 cm of soil above the crown/tuber area.
  Avoid excessive watering before active growth begins. Once shoots and roots develop, gradually increase watering while maintaining excellent drainage.
  Provide good sunlight during the cooler months, with some protection from intense afternoon heat as temperatures rise toward the end of the season.
  Because plants grow around 100–120 cm tall and carry giant 20–25 cm blooms, strong staking is recommended.