Dahlia Mango Madness

Dahlia ‘Mango Madness’ – Apricot-Gold Giant Dinnerplate Dahlia Tuber

Dahlia ‘Mango Madness’ is a spectacular giant-flowered Decorative Dahlia producing enormous, ruffled blooms in an extraordinary blend of warm apricot, burnt orange and gold with soft pink undertones and smoky-grey petal reverses.
The RHS describes the flowers as very large apricot-orange decorative blooms with hints of pale pink and yellow and smoke-grey undersides, while Swan Island Dahlias records orange flowers with gold and pink undertones.

Blooms can reach an impressive 25–28 cm across, while mature plants typically grow around 105–120 cm tall. Its dramatic coloring, dark stems and huge informal decorative flowers make Mango Madness an exceptional focal variety for gardens and statement floral designs.

Product Details

• Variety: Dahlia ‘Mango Madness’
• Product Type: Dahlia Tuber
• Official Classification: Decorative Dahlia
• Flower Style: Informal Decorative / Dinnerplate
• Flower Color: Apricot, Burnt Orange and Warm Gold
• Secondary Tones: Soft Pink
• Petal Reverse: Smoky Grey
• Flower Form: Giant, Fully Double, Ruffled
• Bloom Size: Approximately 25–28 cm
• Plant Height: Approximately 105–120 cm
• Light: Full Sun
• Soil: Fertile, Humus-Rich and Well-Drained
• Uses: Garden focal points, statement bouquets and luxury floral designs

Growing in Kuwait

• For Kuwait conditions, Dahlia ‘Mango Madness’ is best grown during the cooler growing season once extreme summer temperatures have declined.
• A practical planting period is: October to November
• Plant tubers approximately 10–15 cm deep, positioning the crown and growing eyes upward.
• Avoid excessive watering immediately after planting. Once active 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 the plant can reach around 105–120 cm tall and carry exceptionally large 25–28 cm blooms, strong staking is recommended.