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Decorative Dahlia | Golden Bronze Sunset Blooms
Dahlia 'Icoon' is a striking decorative dahlia that glows with warm sunset tones of rich golden yellow, softly brushed with bronze-red and warm coppery orange toward the centre. Its beautifully formed double blooms bring warmth, depth, and old-world charm to the summer garden, making it a standout choice for borders, cutting gardens, and statement floral arrangements.
Elegant yet bold, this variety flowers generously throughout the season, producing masses of richly coloured blooms on sturdy stems. A superb choice for gardeners who love warm autumnal tones and exceptional garden performance.
Clump Count: 1 Dahlia Clump
Plant Height: 60—90cm
Plant Type: Tender perennial
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Blooms: Summer through to first frost
Plant Spacing: 45—50cm
Plant Staking: Recommended
Our dahlias are supplied as 1 healthy dahlia clump, ready for planting once conditions are ideal. If planting is delayed, keep your clump in a cool, dry, dark, well-ventilated space until ready to plant.
Dahlias thrive beautifully across South Africa when planted in spring, once all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have warmed to approximately 15°C or above. In most South African regions, this is typically from September to November, depending on your local climate conditions.
Choose a sunny position receiving at least 6—8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Dahlias perform best in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with generous compost and organic matter.
Prepare your planting area by loosening the soil to approximately 30cm deep, incorporating compost and a balanced granular fertiliser before planting.
Plant your dahlia clump with the growing points facing upwards, approximately 8—10cm below soil level. Firm the soil gently around the clump to remove air pockets and water thoroughly after planting.
For container growing, choose a generously sized pot with excellent drainage and a premium-quality potting mix.
Watering:
Avoid excessive watering immediately after planting, as dormant clumps can rot in overly wet soil. Water thoroughly once after planting, then wait until active growth appears before watering regularly.
Once established, water deeply once or twice weekly, increasing frequency during hot weather or in sandy soils.
Feeding:
Dahlias are hungry growers and reward regular feeding. Apply a liquid or water-soluble fertiliser every 2—3 weeks during active growth to encourage abundant flowering and healthy clump development.
Reduce feeding toward late autumn to encourage proper dormancy.
Staking:
Recommended, particularly in exposed or windy areas, as flowering stems benefit from support.
Deadheading:
Remove spent blooms regularly by cutting just above a leaf node to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.
Cut Flowers:
A superb cut flower variety with warm rich colouring that pairs beautifully with creams, burgundies, and softer peach tones. Frequent harvesting encourages even more blooms.
Overwintering in South Africa:
In many milder South African regions, dahlia clumps can remain in the ground over winter provided drainage is excellent. In colder frost-prone regions, lift and store once the foliage naturally dies back.
With its glowing bronze-gold blooms and timeless decorative form, Dahlia 'Icoon' is a spectacular variety for gardeners who love warmth, richness, and effortless summer drama.
