Eclat Dahlia – Fiery Red Blooms that Command Attention ❤️

Turn your garden into a stage of colour with the Eclat Decorative Dahlia. Its bold, fiery red flowers are dramatic, full, and impossible to ignore. Each bloom bursts with passion and vibrancy, making this variety perfect for borders, beds, and cut-flower arrangements that dazzle indoors. A true classic among decorative dahlias, Eclat adds energy and excitement wherever it grows.

Fun fact: Dahlia petals are edible! Sprinkle them over salads or desserts for a splash of natural colour.

Why You’ll Love Eclat Dahlias

• ❤️ Fiery red blooms – bold and eye-catching flowers that make a statement.

• ✂️ Perfect for cutting – sturdy stems and long-lasting vase life.

• 🌱 Garden standout – adds structure and brilliance to borders and beds.

• 🌞 Thrives in SA sunshine – loves warmth and rewards with abundant flowers.

• 💫 Long flowering season – enjoy vibrant colour from December through May.

Growing Tips for South African Conditions 🌿

Soil: Plant in rich, well-draining soil. If your garden has clay-heavy soil, mix in sand and compost. Mulching helps conserve water and keep the soil cool.

Sunlight: Dahlias thrive in full sun, though in hot inland areas, a little midday shade will help reduce stress.

Planting:

• Time: October – December.

• Depth: 8 cm deep with tubers facing downwards.

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart to ensure airflow and healthy growth.

Watering: Water every 3–4 days for around 10 minutes. During heatwaves, check soil moisture and adjust.

Feeding: Use a quality bulb fertiliser, like Hadeco Bulb Food, to encourage strong stems and bigger blooms.

Care & Maintenance:

• Stake taller plants to keep flowers upright.

• Pinch back growth for bushier plants.

• Remove side buds for larger individual blooms.

• Discard plants showing mottled or stunted foliage.

Dormancy & Lifting: From May to August, dahlias rest. In July, cut stems back to 5 cm, lift tubers carefully, and store them in a dry, cool spot until spring planting.

The Eclat Dahlia is a true show-stopper – bold, fiery, and unforgettable. 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