Dahlia ‘Teddy Bear’ Tuber | Amber-Gold and Salmon Decorative Dahlia

Bring warm, softly blended colour and beautiful texture to the garden with Dahlia ‘Teddy Bear’.

This decorative dahlia produces large blooms combining amber-gold, pale orange and soft salmon-pink tones. The densely layered petals create a full, rounded flower, while the lightly fimbriated outer petals add a delicate fringed appearance.

Reaching approximately 15cm across, the plush-looking flowers provide excellent colour and presence without becoming overwhelmingly large. They are carried on tall stems and make an impressive addition to garden displays, bouquets and floral arrangements.

EXAMPLE IMAGE ONLY: The flower image shows an example of the mature bloom. The balance and intensity of the amber, orange and salmon colouring may vary naturally according to climate, growing conditions, lighting and bloom maturity. The supplied product is a dormant tuber—not a flowering plant.

Flower Characteristics

• Amber-gold and pale orange flowers
• Soft salmon-pink tones
• Decorative dahlia flower form
• Blooms reaching approximately 15cm across
• Full, densely layered appearance
• Lightly fimbriated outer petals
• Softly fringed and ruffled texture
• Excellent for garden display and cutting

Supplied as Dormant Tubers

Supplied as the selected quantity of dormant Dahlia ‘Teddy Bear’ tubers.

Dahlia tubers naturally vary in size, shape and appearance. A smaller tuber can grow just as successfully as a larger tuber when it is healthy and has a viable eye or growing point.

Tubers may arrive without visible shoots or roots. This is normal while they are dormant.

Key Features

• Named Dahlia ‘Teddy Bear’
• Warm amber-gold and salmon colouring
• Large decorative-style flowers
• Blooms reaching approximately 15cm
• Lightly fimbriated outer petals
• Plush, softly ruffled appearance
• Grows approximately 1.2m tall
• Flowers from summer into autumn
• Excellent cut-flower variety
• Suitable for garden beds and large containers
• Frost-tender tuberous perennial
• Supplied as dormant tubers

Suitable Uses

• Cottage gardens
• Warm and sunset-inspired colour schemes
• Mixed flower borders
• Feature planting
• Cut-flower gardens
• Bouquets and floral arrangements
• Large pots and containers
• Seasonal summer displays
• Amber, peach and salmon garden combinations
• Dahlia collections

Planting Instructions

Plant Dahlia ‘Teddy Bear’ during spring once the danger of frost has passed and the soil has begun to warm.

Choose a sunny position with fertile, free-draining soil. Avoid low-lying areas where water collects, as dormant tubers can rot in continually wet soil.

Lay each tuber horizontally approximately 5–10cm below the soil surface, with the crown or growing point facing upwards. Cover gently with soil.

Space plants approximately 60cm apart to provide room for growth and good airflow.

Avoid heavy watering immediately after planting. If the soil is already moist, wait until shoots begin appearing before beginning regular watering.

Care Instructions

Position

Grow in full sun, ideally with at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.

In hot Australian climates, protection from intense late-afternoon sun may help reduce heat stress and flower fading. Insufficient sunlight can result in weaker stems and reduced flowering.

Soil

Plant in fertile, humus-rich and free-draining soil.

Enrich the planting area with compost or well-aged organic matter before planting. Improve heavy clay soil before planting, or grow the tubers in a raised garden bed or large container.

Excellent drainage is particularly important in humid climates and areas receiving heavy summer rainfall.

Watering

Once shoots emerge, water deeply and regularly while allowing the upper soil surface to begin drying between applications.

Increase watering during hot, dry or windy weather. Avoid leaving the soil continually saturated, particularly around the crown and tubers.

Water near the base of the plant where possible to reduce prolonged moisture on the foliage and flowers.

Feeding

Apply a balanced or flowering-plant fertiliser once active growth is established.

Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage lush foliage at the expense of flower production. Apply additional flowering fertiliser when buds begin developing, following the product label directions.

Staking

Dahlia ‘Teddy Bear’ grows to approximately 1.2m tall and produces substantial flowers, so staking is recommended.

Install a sturdy stake at planting time to avoid damaging the tuber later. Secure the stems loosely as the plant grows, leaving enough space for natural movement and expansion.

Pinching

For bushier growth and additional flowering stems, pinch out the central growing tip once the young plant has developed approximately four or five sets of leaves.

Pinching may delay the first flowers slightly but can encourage a fuller plant with more flowering stems.

Deadheading and Cutting

Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming and prevent the plant from directing energy into seed production.

Flowers intended for arrangements are best cut during the cooler part of the morning. Choose blooms that are nearly or fully open and place the stems into clean water promptly after cutting.

Regular cutting and deadheading can help extend the flowering display well into autumn.

Hot and Humid Climates

In subtropical and humid regions, provide excellent drainage and generous spacing between plants.

Good airflow helps reduce the risk of fungal problems. Avoid continually wet foliage and flowers, and water early enough for the plant to dry before evening.

Protection from intense late-afternoon sun may be beneficial during periods of extreme heat.

End-of-Season Care

After flowering, allow the foliage to remain until it begins yellowing and dying back naturally. This enables the plant to return energy to its tubers.

In mild climates with free-draining soil, the tubers may be left in the ground during dormancy. Mark the planting position and keep the area relatively dry.

In cold, frost-prone or persistently wet climates, lift the tubers after the foliage has died back. Allow them to dry before storing them in a cool, dark and well-ventilated location.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Dahlia hybrid ‘Teddy Bear’
Cultivar: ‘Teddy Bear’
Common Name: Dahlia
Family: Asteraceae
Flower Classification: Decorative dahlia
Flower Colour: Amber gold, pale orange and salmon pink
Flower Size: Up to approximately 15cm across
Flower Form: Large, densely layered and lightly fimbriated
Plant Height: Approximately 1.2m
Flowering Period: Summer to autumn
Plant Type: Frost-tender tuberous perennial
Supply Format: Dormant tuber
Position: Full sun to light afternoon shade
Soil: Fertile, humus-rich and free-draining
Planting Depth: Approximately 5–10cm
Plant Spacing: Approximately 60cm
Water Needs: Moderate during active growth
Frost Tolerance: Frost sensitive
End Use: Garden display, large containers and cut flowers

Important Information

• The supplied product is a dormant tuber, not a flowering plant
• Tuber size, shape and appearance will vary naturally
• Tubers may arrive without visible shoots or roots
• Plant only when local growing conditions are suitable
• Avoid overwatering before shoots appear
• Mature height and flowering time will vary with climate and care
• The balance of amber, orange and salmon tones will vary naturally
• The fringed appearance of the outer petals may vary between blooms
• Staking is recommended for the tall stems and substantial flowers
• Example images show the expected mature flower only

FAQ

What colour are Dahlia ‘Teddy Bear’ flowers?

The flowers combine amber-gold and pale orange with soft salmon-pink tones. The precise colour balance may vary according to lighting, temperature, bloom maturity and growing conditions.

What flower form does ‘Teddy Bear’ produce?

‘Teddy Bear’ is a decorative dahlia with large, densely layered flowers. Its outer petals are lightly fimbriated, creating a softly fringed and ruffled appearance.

How large are the flowers?

The blooms can reach approximately 15cm across under suitable growing conditions.

How tall does Dahlia ‘Teddy Bear’ grow?

Plants generally grow to approximately 1.2m tall. Final height will depend on climate, position, soil and care.

Will the tuber arrive flowering?

No. This product is supplied as a dormant tuber. The flower photograph is an example of the mature bloom only.

When should I plant the tuber?

Plant during spring once frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. In subtropical regions, plant during the locally suitable dahlia-growing season and provide excellent drainage.

Does Dahlia ‘Teddy Bear’ require staking?

Staking is recommended because the plant grows approximately 1.2m tall and produces substantial flowers. Install the stake when planting to avoid damaging the tuber later.

Can Dahlia ‘Teddy Bear’ be grown in a container?

Yes. Use a large, stable container with drainage holes and a fertile, free-draining potting mix. Container-grown plants require regular watering, feeding and support.