Dwarf Dahlia Double ‘Opera’ – Showy Color for Compact Spaces

Dwarf Dahlia Double ‘Opera’ produces large, double blooms in a stunning mix of vibrant shades, bringing rich summer color to borders, bedding, and containers. Compact and bushy, this variety flowers continuously from mid-summer until the first frost, making it a reliable choice for long-lasting displays.

What Makes It Special

• Striking double blooms in bold, mixed colors

• Compact size, ideal for small gardens and pots

• Blooms freely all summer until frost

• Great for cutting and garden display

• Easy to grow from seed

Key Features

• Height: 40–50 cm – neat, bushy plants

• Half-hardy annual – flowers first year

• Full, double blooms for maximum impact

• Works well in bedding schemes and borders

• Long-lasting blooms with excellent vase life

Ideal For

• Bedding displays and compact borders

• Patio pots and containers

• Summer-long floral color

• Cut flowers for fresh arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Cover lightly with fine soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–21°C

• Transplant after frost danger has passed, spacing 30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil