Dahlia 'Crazy Love'

How to grow Dahlia 'Crazy Love' in NZ

Dahlia 'Crazy Love' grows best in full sun with fertile, free draining soil enriched with compost before planting. Plant the tubers after the danger of frost has passed and water regularly while new growth establishes. Choose a sheltered location with good air circulation and provide support if flowering stems become heavy. Feed throughout spring and summer with a quality fertiliser to encourage vigorous growth and abundant blooms.

Dahlia 'Crazy Love' care tips

Remove faded flowers from Dahlia 'Crazy Love' regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season. Water deeply during dry periods while avoiding constantly wet soil. Apply a balanced fertiliser every few weeks while the plant is actively growing to support healthy foliage and prolific blooms. In colder parts of New Zealand, lift and store the tubers during winter if severe frosts are expected.

Dahlia 'Crazy Love' size, spacing, and growth rate

Dahlia 'Crazy Love' typically grows to around 90 to 120 centimetres tall with a spread of about 50 to 70 centimetres. Space plants approximately 60 centimetres apart to provide good airflow and healthy development. Growth is rapid during the warmer months and flowering continues from summer until autumn when plants receive regular watering, feeding, and deadheading.

Landscaping uses for Dahlia 'Crazy Love'

Dahlia 'Crazy Love' is ideal for cottage gardens, mixed borders, feature beds, and large patio containers where its attractive blooms provide months of colour. It combines beautifully with flowering perennials, ornamental grasses, and seasonal annuals to create eye catching displays. This variety is also highly valued for cutting gardens because regular harvesting encourages additional flowers while supplying beautiful blooms for indoor arrangements.

Why buy Dahlia 'Crazy Love' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, supplying premium quality plants selected for health, vigour, and outstanding garden performance. Every Dahlia 'Crazy Love' is carefully grown to thrive in New Zealand conditions and packaged with care before dispatch. Customers receive expert advice, fast nationwide delivery, and exceptional service, making it easy to establish beautiful plants with complete confidence.