Piako Botanicals Dahlia Tuber - Ken's Choice
Piako Botanicals Dahlia Tuber - Ken's Choice

Ken’s Choice Dahlia Tuber

$15.00
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Ken’s Choice is a striking ball dahlia admired for its rich, saturated colouring and reliable, hard-working nature. A highly productive and weather-resistant variety with long, sturdy stems, it is especially prized by flower farmers and designers for bringing excellent structure and deep, luxurious colour to market bouquets and autumn floral work.

This variety features beautifully constructed, tightly layered ball blooms in an intense, velvety blend of deep ruby-red, dark cherry, and rich crimson tones. Its bold colouring maintains an exceptionally uniform, velvety saturation from the neatly rolled outer petals right to the very center of its dome-shaped head, catching the late-summer light with dramatic depth.

An exceptional cut flower with an outstanding vase life, Ken’s Choice pairs effortlessly with warm autumn palettes, soft neutrals, and fresh greenery, and is loved for both its classic beauty and tireless reliability.

Features:

  • Type: Ball

  • Bloom Size: Small / Medium (approx. 9cm – 10cm)

  • Height: Approx. 1.0m – 1.2m

  • Best for: Cut flowers and garden borders

  • Colour: Velvet ruby-red, cherry, and crimson tones

By purchasing this tuber, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to our Dahlia Tuber Terms of Sale.

Ken’s Choice is a striking ball dahlia admired for its rich, saturated colouring and reliable, hard-working nature. A highly productive and weather-resistant variety with long, sturdy stems, it is especially prized by flower farmers and designers for bringing excellent structure and deep, luxurious colour to market bouquets and autumn floral work.

This variety features beautifully constructed, tightly layered ball blooms in an intense, velvety blend of deep ruby-red, dark cherry, and rich crimson tones. Its bold colouring maintains an exceptionally uniform, velvety saturation from the neatly rolled outer petals right to the very center of its dome-shaped head, catching the late-summer light with dramatic depth.

An exceptional cut flower with an outstanding vase life, Ken’s Choice pairs effortlessly with warm autumn palettes, soft neutrals, and fresh greenery, and is loved for both its classic beauty and tireless reliability.

Features:

  • Type: Ball

  • Bloom Size: Small / Medium (approx. 9cm – 10cm)

  • Height: Approx. 1.0m – 1.2m

  • Best for: Cut flowers and garden borders

  • Colour: Velvet ruby-red, cherry, and crimson tones

By purchasing this tuber, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to our Dahlia Tuber Terms of Sale.

Growing Dahlia Tubers in New Zealand

Below are some answers to frequently asked questions about growing dahlias. You can also download our handy Dahlia Growing Guide here.

  • Plant dahlia tubers in New Zealand from late spring once the risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. In most regions, this is typically between October and December.

  • Plant tubers horizontally about 10 to 15cm deep in well-draining soil, with the growing eye facing upwards. Choose a sunny position and allow enough space between plants for airflow as they grow.

  • Dahlias grow very well in New Zealand conditions, especially in sunny, sheltered spots with free-draining soil. They are well suited to both home gardens and cut flower growing.

  • Yes. All Piako Botanicals dahlia tubers are selected for their performance in the garden and as cut flowers. Many varieties produce long, strong stems that are ideal for harvesting and arranging.

  • In colder or wetter areas, lifting tubers over winter can help prevent rot and improve performance the following season. In milder regions, they can often be left in the ground if drainage is good.

  • All tubers are grown, lifted, divided, and stored by hand on our Waikato flower farm. We only sell varieties we grow ourselves, so you can plant with confidence.