Dahlia ‘Urica’ Tuber | Peach, Coral and Apricot Decorative Dahlia

Fill the garden with glowing sunset colour using Dahlia ‘Urica’, a decorative dahlia producing beautifully layered flowers in warm shades of peach, coral, apricot and soft pink.

The colours blend gently through the petals, with some flowers developing a subtle golden-yellow glow near the centre. The exact balance of colours can vary between blooms, giving ‘Urica’ a naturally changing appearance throughout the flowering season.

Its substantial, rounded flowers are highly effective in garden displays and make impressive additions to bouquets and floral arrangements.

EXAMPLE IMAGE ONLY: The flower image shows an example of the expected mature bloom. The balance and intensity of the peach, coral, apricot, pink and yellow 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

• Warm peach, coral and apricot colouring
• Soft pink tones through the petals
• May develop a subtle golden-yellow centre
• Medium decorative dahlia classification
• Flowers reaching approximately 14–18cm
• Broad, neatly layered petals
• Full, rounded flower form
• Natural colour variation between blooms
• Excellent for garden display and cutting

Supplied as Dormant Tubers

Supplied as the selected quantity of dormant Dahlia ‘Urica’ 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 ‘Urica’
• Medium decorative dahlia
• Glowing peach, coral and apricot flowers
• Soft pink and golden-yellow highlights
• Flowers approximately 14–18cm across
• Full, rounded and neatly layered blooms
• Grows approximately 1.2m tall
• Flowers throughout summer and autumn
• Excellent cut-flower variety
• Suitable for garden beds and large containers
• Frost-tender tuberous perennial
• Supplied as dormant tubers

Suitable Uses

• Cottage gardens
• Pastel and warm-toned garden displays
• Mixed flower borders
• Feature planting
• Cut-flower gardens
• Wedding and event flowers
• Bouquets and floral arrangements
• Large pots and containers
• Seasonal summer displays
• Peach, coral and apricot colour schemes
• Dahlia collections

Planting Instructions

Plant Dahlia ‘Urica’ 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 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 adequate room for growth and good airflow.

Install a sturdy stake at planting time. Adding support before the plant begins growing 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 ‘Urica’ 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 preserve flower quality.

Insufficient sunlight can produce weaker growth, softer stems and fewer 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 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. Additional flowering fertiliser may be applied when buds begin developing, following the product label directions.

Staking

Dahlia ‘Urica’ generally grows to approximately 1.2m tall and produces substantial flowers, so support is recommended.

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

Plants grown in exposed or windy positions may require additional support.

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 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 the softer peach and pink flower colouring.

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.

Established clumps can be lifted and divided periodically to prevent overcrowding and maintain vigorous growth.

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 ‘Urica’
Cultivar: ‘Urica’
Common Name: Dahlia
Family: Asteraceae
Flower Classification: Medium decorative dahlia
Flower Colour: Peach, coral, apricot and soft pink with possible yellow highlights
Flower Size: Approximately 14–18cm
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 correct cultivar name is Dahlia ‘Urica’
• 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
• Flower colours and markings will vary naturally
• Blooms may display different combinations of peach, coral, apricot, pink and yellow
• Example images show the expected mature flowers only

FAQ

What colour are Dahlia ‘Urica’ flowers?

The flowers blend warm shades of peach, coral, apricot and soft pink. Some blooms may also display a subtle golden-yellow glow near the centre.

Will every flower have identical colouring?

No. ‘Urica’ naturally produces some variation in colour placement and intensity. Temperature, sunlight, climate and bloom maturity can also affect the appearance of individual flowers.

What flower form does ‘Urica’ produce?

‘Urica’ is a medium decorative dahlia with broad, overlapping petals forming full, rounded blooms.

How large are Dahlia ‘Urica’ flowers?

The flowers generally reach approximately 14–18cm across under suitable growing conditions.

How tall does Dahlia ‘Urica’ grow?

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