Bushfire Dahlia | Orange Decorative Dahlia Tuber

Bushfire Dahlia is a bold decorative dahlia grown for its fiery orange blooms with red and yellow highlights. The warm, flame-toned flowers create strong summer colour and are excellent for garden beds, borders, large pots and cut-flower displays.

This variety has upright growth and produces generous flowers through the warmer months. Its orange, red and yellow colouring makes it ideal for bright seasonal gardens and mixed dahlia collections.

Supplied as a dry dahlia tuber, ready for planting once the soil has warmed.

Features

• Fiery orange flowers with red and yellow highlights
• Decorative dahlia bloom form
• Excellent cut flower
• Flowers from summer into autumn
• Upright growth habit
• Suitable for garden beds, borders and large pots
• Great for bold warm-colour garden displays
• Supplied as a dry dahlia tuber

Planting & Care

Plant dahlia tubers from September to December, once the risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.

Choose a position in full sun to light part shade with fertile, well-drained soil. Full sun gives the strongest flowering.

Plant the tuber with the growing eye facing upward and cover with approximately 5–10cm of soil. Avoid planting into cold, wet soil, as this can cause tubers to rot.

Water lightly after planting, then increase watering once shoots appear. Dahlias prefer regular moisture during active growth and flowering, but they do not like waterlogged soil.

Stake taller plants early to support stems and reduce wind damage.

Flowering Time

Planting season: September to December
Flowering season: December to April, depending on climate and planting time

Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming.

Climate and Hardiness

Bushfire Dahlia suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate, subtropical and mild coastal Australian gardens.

Dahlias are not frost hardy. In frost-prone areas, plant after the last frost and lift tubers in winter if the soil becomes cold and wet.

In very hot climates, afternoon shade can help protect flowers from harsh summer heat.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Dahlia hybrid ‘Bushfire’
Common Name: Bushfire Dahlia
Type: Decorative Dahlia
Supplied As: Dry dahlia tuber
Flower Colour: Fiery orange with red and yellow highlights
Flowering Season: Summer to autumn
Approx. Height: Around 120cm; may vary from 80–150cm depending on conditions
Aspect: Full sun to light part shade
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Watering: Regular moisture during active growth
Frost Tolerance: Not frost hardy
Pet Safety: Toxic to pets if eaten
Uses: Garden beds, borders, large pots and cut flowers

Important Note

Images show mature flowering plants and are examples only.

You will receive a dry dahlia tuber, not a plant in flower. Tuber size, shape and shooting stage may vary naturally.

Flower colour, height, bloom size and flowering time may vary depending on climate, planting time and growing conditions.

Biosecurity and Shipping

State, territory and regional biosecurity restrictions may apply to dahlia tubers and live plant material.

Please check whether this item can be sent to your delivery address before ordering.

FAQ

What will I receive?
You will receive a dry Bushfire Dahlia tuber.

What colour are the flowers?
The flowers are fiery orange with red and yellow highlights.

When should I plant it?
Plant from September to December once frost risk has passed.

When does it flower?
Usually from December to April, depending on climate and planting time.

How tall does it grow?
Around 120cm, although final height may vary from about 80–150cm.

Is it frost hardy?
No. Dahlias are frost tender and should be protected from frost.

Can it grow in pots?
Yes. Use a large pot with quality, free-draining potting mix.

Is it pet-safe?
No. Dahlias are toxic to pets if eaten.