Dahlia Dynamite
Dahlia ‘Dynamite’ is a striking decorative dahlia featuring bold bright red petals tipped with creamy white, creating a dramatic bi-colour effect. Flowering all summer long, this eye-catching variety adds vibrant impact to borders, beds, and floral arrangements.
The large, well-formed blooms sit proudly on strong stems, making ‘Dynamite’ an excellent choice for cut flowers as well as garden displays. Its classic decorative form and vivid colouring ensure it stands out whether planted in the ground or grown in large patio containers.
Key Features
✓ Bright red flowers with creamy white tips
✓ Decorative dahlia with bold bi-colour blooms
✓ Flowers continuously throughout summer
✓ Excellent for cut flowers
✓ Ideal for borders, bedding, and large containers
Size
✓ Mature height: approx. 80cm (32 inches)
Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: from March onwards
✓ Plant tubers approx. 15cm (6 inches) deep
✓ Spacing: approx. 45–60cm apart
✓ Position: full sun, sheltered from strong winds
✓ Soil: fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
For earlier flowering, tubers can be started indoors in April using light compost, then planted outside once all risk of frost has passed.
Aftercare
Water regularly during dry spells and feed throughout the growing season to promote strong growth and abundant flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Lift and store tubers in autumn in frost-prone areas, or protect well with mulch. Cut flowers should be harvested when fully open for best vase life.

























