Dahlia Bohemian Spartacus
Bold dinnerplate blooms full of character
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Description
Dahlia ‘Bohemian Spartacus’ is a true showpiece variety that brings dramatic scale and bold colouring to the summer garden. Producing large dinnerplate-style blooms, this dahlia stands out immediately thanks to its impressive flower size and its richly patterned petals. Each bloom is slightly different, giving the plant a natural, artistic quality rather than a uniform appearance.
The petals are broad and gently irregular, layered in deep velvety red and streaked with creamy yellow. Some flowers show strong, high-contrast markings, while others appear more softly brushed, creating a constantly changing display throughout the season. This variation is part of its appeal, ensuring every bloom feels unique.
Flowers can reach up to 20–25 cm across, carried on sturdy stems that hold their weight surprisingly well when supported early in the season. Plants typically grow to around 90–110 cm tall, forming a strong presence in borders or cutting gardens.
Dahlia ‘Bohemian Spartacus’ flowers continuously from mid-summer until the first frosts, especially when regularly deadheaded or cut for arrangements. It performs best in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil, where it can develop its full flower size and strength.
In the garden, this is very much a focal variety. Its bold colouring and large-scale blooms naturally draw attention, making it ideal for feature planting or for adding impact within mixed borders. It pairs particularly well with deep greens, burgundy foliage, and softer neutral tones such as cream or pale blush, where the flowers can stand out without competition.
As a cut flower, it is exceptionally striking. The large blooms and painterly markings make it perfect for dramatic arrangements, where just a few stems can provide real presence and structure.
For best results, plant tubers in spring once the risk of frost has passed, and stake early to support the heavy blooms as they develop.
A bold, expressive dahlia that delivers colour, scale, and individuality all season long.
Planting information
- Dig a hole to the required depth. You can find this required depth for each type of bulb, tuber or root in the growing guides.
- Depth is measurement of space between the soil line and top of bulb or bare root.
- Set the bulbs or bare root in place, pointed side or sprout side upward.
- Cover the bulbs by replacing the soil and water thoroughly.
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Shipping schedule
We start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring. We start shipping by Mid March.
Bulbs that are planted in spring and have a tendency to bloom in summer are called spring bulbs. Not to be confused with bulbs that are planted in autumn and bloom in spring.
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For over 4 generations, DutchGrown™ has built its reputation by offering the best flowers bulbs and bare root perennials available anywhere. We take pride in our exceptionally high level of quality control customer service, and our commitment to client satisfaction continues long after the bulbs leave our premises. When you order from DutchGrown™, we 100% guarantee that you will receive the hardiest flower bulbs available, packed with care and ready to thrive in your garden. Read more.
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