Dahlia ‘Turkish Delight’ Tuber | Red and Gold Decorative Dahlia

Bring rich, glowing colour to summer gardens with Dahlia ‘Turkish Delight’, a decorative dahlia producing vibrant red flowers highlighted by delicate golden-yellow markings.

The layered petals create a full, rounded flower, while the fine golden colouring near the centre adds warmth and contrast. Each bloom may display slightly different markings, giving the variety a lively, naturally variable appearance.

Growing approximately 1–1.5m tall, ‘Turkish Delight’ creates an impressive garden display and produces striking flowers for bouquets and floral arrangements.

EXAMPLE IMAGE ONLY: The flower image shows an example of the expected mature bloom. Flower colour, markings, form and size 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

• Vibrant red flowers
• Delicate golden-yellow markings
• Warm golden colouring near the centre
• Full decorative dahlia flower form
• Broad, neatly layered petals
• Rounded, symmetrical blooms
• Natural variation between individual flowers
• Excellent for garden display and cutting

Supplied as Dormant Tubers

Supplied as the selected quantity of dormant Dahlia ‘Turkish Delight’ 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 ‘Turkish Delight’
• Decorative dahlia flower classification
• Vibrant red and golden-yellow colouring
• Fine golden markings through the inner petals
• Full, layered flower form
• Grows approximately 1–1.5m tall
• Flowers throughout summer and autumn
• Excellent cut-flower variety
• Suitable for garden beds and large containers
• Creates strong colour contrast in mixed plantings
• Frost-tender tuberous perennial
• Supplied as dormant tubers

Suitable Uses

• Cottage gardens
• Mixed flower borders
• Warm-coloured garden displays
• Feature planting
• Cut-flower gardens
• Bouquets and floral arrangements
• Large pots and containers
• Seasonal summer displays
• Red and gold garden combinations
• Dahlia collections

Planting Instructions

Plant Dahlia ‘Turkish Delight’ 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 when planted in continually wet soil.

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

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

Install a sturdy stake at planting time, particularly in windy or exposed gardens. Placing the support before growth begins helps prevent accidental damage to the tuber later.

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

Care Instructions

Position

Grow Dahlia ‘Turkish Delight’ in full sun to light afternoon shade.

A position receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight each day will generally encourage sturdy growth and abundant flowering.

In hot Australian climates, protection from intense late-afternoon sun can help reduce heat stress and damage to the flowers.

Soil

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

Improve the planting area with compost or well-aged organic matter before planting. Heavy clay soil should be amended to improve drainage, or the tubers can be grown in a raised garden bed or large container.

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

Watering

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

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

Water around 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 flowers. Additional flowering fertiliser may be applied when buds begin developing, following the product label directions.

Staking

Dahlia ‘Turkish Delight’ can grow approximately 1–1.5m tall and should be supported, particularly in exposed gardens or areas experiencing heavy summer rain.

Install the stake at planting time and secure the stems loosely as the plant grows. Allow enough space for natural movement and stem expansion.

Pinching

For bushier growth and additional flowering stems, pinch out the central growing tip when the young plant reaches approximately 40cm tall or develops four to five sets of leaves.

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

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. Place the stems into clean water promptly after cutting.

Regular cutting and deadheading can help extend the flowering season.

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 water early enough for the leaves to dry before evening.

Protection from the hottest afternoon sun may help preserve flower quality 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.

For the best long-term performance, established clumps may be lifted and divided periodically to prevent overcrowding.

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, frost-free and well-ventilated location.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Dahlia hybrid ‘Turkish Delight’
Cultivar: ‘Turkish Delight’
Common Name: Dahlia
Family: Asteraceae
Flower Classification: Decorative dahlia
Flower Colour: Vibrant red with golden-yellow markings
Flower Size: Final size varies with growing conditions
Plant Height: Approximately 1–1.5m
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 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 and shape 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 amount and placement of golden colouring will vary naturally
• Flower colour may change slightly as individual blooms mature
• Example images show the expected mature flowers only

FAQ

What colour are Dahlia ‘Turkish Delight’ flowers?

The flowers are predominantly vibrant red with delicate golden-yellow markings near the centre and through the inner portions of the petals.

Will every flower have identical markings?

No. The distribution and intensity of the red and golden-yellow colouring can vary naturally between flowers. Climate, lighting, temperature and bloom maturity may also influence their appearance.

What flower form does ‘Turkish Delight’ produce?

‘Turkish Delight’ is classified as a decorative dahlia. Its flowers have broad, overlapping petals that produce a full and rounded appearance.

How tall does Dahlia ‘Turkish Delight’ grow?

Plants generally reach approximately 1–1.5m tall under suitable conditions. Final height will depend on climate, soil, position and care.

Will the tuber arrive flowering?

No. This product is supplied as a dormant tuber. The flower photograph is an example of the expected 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 ‘Turkish Delight’ require staking?

Staking is recommended because the plant can grow up to approximately 1.5m tall. Install the stake when planting to avoid damaging the tuber later.

Can ‘Turkish Delight’ 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.