Dahlia ‘Bora Bora‘ is an eye-catching semi-cactus variety known for its fiery 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inch) blooms, featuring bright yellow centers that radiate into coral-pink and red tips. These statuesque plants grow 100 to 110 cm tall and are highly valued for summer-long cutting and garden displays. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Characteristics & Growing Tips
- Flower Type: Semi-cactus (fully double, with elongated, pointed, and slightly spiky petals).
- Bloom Time: Mid-summer (July) through the first frost.
- Plant Height & Spread: Grows to about 100–110 cm (40–44 inches) tall and roughly 50 cm wide.
- Sun & Soil: Prefers a sheltered, full-sun position in fertile, humus-rich, and well-drained soil.
- Hardiness: Tubers are not cold hardy and will need to be lifted and stored over winter in colder climates, or heavily mulched.
- Care: Regular deadheading and cutting blooms for vases will encourage continuous flowering throughout the season. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Where to Buy
You can find tubers and bulbs for this variety through several trusted retailers:
- UK: Available for purchase on Farmer Gracy UK or Gardeners Dream.
- Ireland: Check availability at Newlands Garden Centre or Keans Claremorris.
- Europe: Find them on DutchGrown EU.
- South Africa: Tubers are occasionally stocked by Lowensvlei. [1]
