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Dahlia Dinner Plate - Kelvin's Floodlight - 1 bulb

R 135.00

Kelvin’s Floodlight Dinnerplate Dahlia – A Burst of Golden Sunshine 🌟

Bring pure drama and joy to your garden with the Kelvin’s Floodlight Dinnerplate Dahlia. Known for its enormous, golden-yellow blooms (up to 25 cm across), this legendary variety has been a favourite in show gardens and cut flower arrangements for decades. Its vibrant colour and sheer size make it impossible to ignore – a true spotlight in any outdoor space.

Introduced in the mid-20th century, Kelvin’s Floodlight remains one of the most celebrated yellow dinnerplate dahlias worldwide, admired for its bold character and long-lasting blooms.

Why You’ll Love Kelvin’s Floodlight Dahlias

  • 🌟 Show-stopping size – huge, golden blooms up to the size of a dinner plate.

  • 💛 Vivid colour impact – brighten your garden with glowing yellow hues.

  • 🌿 Perfect for borders & focal points – creates structure and excitement in beds.

  • 💐 Cut flower favourite – long-lasting in vases for cheerful arrangements.

  • ☀️ Thrives in South African sunshine – heat-loving and vibrant all summer.

Growing Tips for South African Conditions 🌱

Soil: Prefers well-draining, nutrient-rich soil. If your soil is clay-heavy, mix in compost and river sand. Mulching helps retain moisture during hot weather.

Sunlight: Needs full sun for best performance. In very hot regions, some midday shade prevents stress.

Planting:

  • Season: October – December.

  • Depth: 8 cm, with tubers facing down.

  • Spacing: 50–70 cm apart to allow space for massive blooms.

Watering: Water deeply every 3–4 days for 10 minutes. Avoid soggy soil.

Feeding: Apply Hadeco Bulb Food regularly for strong growth and flower size.

Care:

  • Tall stems need staking to support heavy blooms.

  • Deadhead faded flowers to encourage new growth.

  • Lift tubers in July for storage. Cut stems to 5 cm, dry, and store in a cool, dry space until next season.

With its dazzling size and glowing golden hue, Kelvin’s Floodlight Dinnerplate Dahlia will transform your garden into a vibrant showcase. Plant it this season and let your garden shine! 🌞

Family: Asteraceae 
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Planting time: October – December 
Flowering time: December - May
Dormant: May – August
Lifting time: July
Type: tuberous root
Mature height: 20-180cm
Planting depth: 8cm deep. Do not separate the tubers and roots from the clump. 
Plant spacing: 15-40cm apart
Watering: Every 3-4 days when planted in the ground for 10 minutes