Creamy yellow warms the heart of each bloom, opening into soft orange and salmon-pink petal tips like the last light of a summer evening. Melody Dora’s layered decorative flowers bring a cheerful glow to borders and freshly gathered bouquets. Each order includes 1 dahlia tuber.
At approximately 24–36 inches tall, this variety brings generous color without the towering scale of the dinnerplate dahlias. Pair its warm tones with cream, peach or soft pink for a beautifully harmonious planting.
Spring 2027 preorder. Ships Spring 2027, not immediately.
Garden details
Variety: Melody Dora
Flower form: Decorative
Flower color: Creamy yellow and soft orange, shading into salmon-pink tips
Bloom size: Approximately 4 inches
Mature height: Approximately 24–36 inches
Light: Full sun
Soil: Fertile and well-drained
Hardiness: USDA zones 8–10; lift and store tubers frost-free in colder climates
Plant class: Magnoliopsida
Includes: 1 dahlia tuber, not seeds
Tuber size and shape vary.
Ideal for: Sunny borders, cutting gardens and bouquets
Planting & care
Plant after the danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Choose full sun and well-drained soil. Avoid soggy conditions; water regularly once growth is established. Provide support as needed and remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. In colder climates, lift tubers after frost and store in a cool, dry, frost-free place over winter.
