Dahlia striped Nagano

Dahlia ‘Striped Nagano’ – Striped Waterlily Dahlia Tuber

Dahlia ‘Striped Nagano’ is a distinctive Waterlily Dahlia producing beautifully formed, fully double blooms with broad, gently curved petals and a refined open flower shape.

Its flowers display a remarkable combination of golden yellow to warm orange petals, irregular cherry-red streaks and splashes, and contrasting creamy-white tips. The pattern varies naturally from bloom to bloom, making each flower uniquely marked. RHS specifically describes the cultivar as orange, flecked and striped with bright cherry red, with creamy-white petal tips.

Blooms typically measure approximately 10–15 cm across, making them an excellent size for cutting and floral design. Floret lists the variety as a Waterlily form with 4–6-inch flowers, while specialist retailers describe blooms reaching around 15 cm.

It’s unusual coloring, strong stems and abundant flowering habit make Striped Nagano an outstanding choice for cutting gardens, bouquets and artistic floral arrangements.

Product Details

• Variety: Dahlia ‘Striped Nagano’
• Product Type: Dahlia Tuber
• Classification: Waterlily Dahlia
• Flower Color: Golden Yellow Orange
• Markings: Cherry-Red Streaks and Splashes
• Petal Tips: Creamy White
• Color Character: Variegated / Naturally Variable
• Flower Form: Fully Double Waterlily
• Bloom Size: Approximately 10–15 cm
• Plant Height: Approximately 70–120 cm, depending on growing conditions
• Light: Full Sun
• Soil: Fertile and Well-Drained
• Cut Flower: Excellent
• Uses: Cutting gardens, borders, bouquets and floral arrangements

Growing in Kuwait

• For Kuwait conditions, Dahlia ‘Striped Nagano’ 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 shoots emerge and an active root system develops, gradually increase watering while maintaining excellent drainage.
• Provide strong sunlight during the cooler months, with some protection from intense afternoon heat as temperatures rise toward the end of the season.