Kelvin Floodlight
The dahlia serious exhibitors build their season around.
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Formal Decorative · 10–14"YellowAustralia
Canary yellow blooms of extraordinary size, so wide and full they seem to generate their own light. Introduced in Australia and classified AA-class for exhibition, it has been the benchmark giant yellow for competitive growers for decades. If you want to win a yellow class, this is where you start. It also holds its form on the show bench.
1 grower listing · from $13
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- 1Sunset View Farm DahliasPre-order · ships May 2027
Tuber · Lafayette, NJ
Availability & pricing
Only one grower is currently listing Kelvin Floodlight, which makes this a limited-availability dahlia this season. Listings are priced at $13 — in line with formal decorative dahlias this season.
Sellers ship from NJ. Most current listings are pre-order, which is typical for tubers outside the spring shipping window.
Specifications
Physical
- Form
- Formal Decorative
- Bloom class
- AAover 10"
- Bloom size
- 10–14"(25.4–35.6 cm)
- Plant height
- 48–60"
Color
- Color
- Yellow
- Pattern
- Solid
- Tags
- yellowgiantbright yellowdinner plateexhibition
Growing context
- Flowering season
- Mid season
- Exhibition
- ✓ Yes
Provenance
- Australia
- Country of origin
Growing Kelvin Floodlight
Requires heavy staking and disbudding. Pure exhibition variety.
- Spacing
- Space about 3 ft apart
- Staking
- Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Kelvin Floodlight dahlia tubers?
Kelvin Floodlight is currently listed by 1 grower on The Dahlia Hub, with prices starting at $13. Compare sellers in the listings panel above to check availability, shipping, and ratings.
How much are Kelvin Floodlight dahlia tubers?
Tubers of Kelvin Floodlight on The Dahlia Hub are listed at $13.
How tall does Kelvin Floodlight dahlia grow?
Kelvin Floodlight reaches 48–60" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.
When does Kelvin Floodlight dahlia bloom?
Kelvin Floodlight is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.
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