Dahlia Dazzling Magic

Dahlia Dazzling Magic: A Sunset of Color in Every Bloom

Create a show-stopping display in your garden with the Dahlia Dazzling Magic tuber. This variety produces massive, show-stopping blooms, measuring 25–30 cm, on sturdy, upright stems. The rich green foliage provides the perfect backdrop for the truly unique color gradient of each flower. The petals open in a deep carmine-red, flaring through fiery orange and ending in a golden-yellow tip, creating a beautiful sunset effect. This upright plant grows to a height of 85–105 cm with a spread of 35–50 cm, making it a dramatic focal point for the back of borders or large containers.

The Dahlia Dazzling Magic offers a stunning and dynamic floral experience. The blooms, which can be enjoyed as premium cut flowers with a vase life of 7–10 days, continue to shift their hue even after being cut. This plant flowers from early December through March, with 60-plus blooms per plant being a common sight with proper maintenance. This tuber is a spectacular choice for gardeners seeking a truly unique and vibrant addition to their space.

Growing Calendar

• Plant tubers: mid-September (once daytime highs drop to ≤ 38°C).
• First flowers: early December.
• Peak display: December – March.

Best Uses

• Dramatic back-of-border colour.
• Large patio containers (≥ 45 cm).
• Premium cut flowers that shift hue in the vase.

Planting & Care Guide

• Light: Full sun; supply light afternoon shade or 30% shade-cloth when temperatures exceed 40°C.
• Soil: Deep, fertile, perfectly drained. Work 5 L of mature compost + ½ cup of crab & lobster shell meal into each hole.
• Depth & spacing: Set tubers 10 cm deep, 50 cm apart; eyes facing up.
• Water: After shoots emerge, deep-soak every 3-4 days; let the top 3 cm dry between irrigations.
• Feed (Fertilizing): Monthly low-nitrogen organic bloom fertiliser (~3-6-4) until February, then stop.
• Maintenance: Pinch at 35 cm to increase branching, stake early, and dead-head to encourage 60+ blooms.