Tropical Dream
Soft peach blooms with a painterly apricot-to-blush gradient
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Formal Decorative · 3–3.5"Pinkvan Schie (2014)Australia
Tropical Dream was bred in Australia by van Schie in 2014. Tropical Dream is an Australian-bred miniature formal bloom with a distinctive peach and apricot center that fades to soft blush pink and salmon at the petal tips. Bred by van Schie and introduced around 2014, the cultivar produces compact flowers on tall, upright stems that reach around one meter. Tropical Dream is a formal decorative dahlia that opens 3–3.5" blooms in pink.
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Specifications
Physical
- Form
- Formal Decorative
- Bloom class
- Munder 4"
- Bloom size
- 3–3.5"(7.6–8.9 cm)
- Plant height
- 39–47"
Color
- Color
- Pink
- Pattern
- Light Blend
- Tags
- peachapricotsalmonblushsoft pinkdusty rose
Growing context
- Flowering season
- Late season
- Cut flower
- ✓ Yes
Provenance
- 2014
- Australia
- Breeder
- van Schie
Grower Profile
Difficulty
Ideal for
Growing Tropical Dream
Plant tubers after the last frost when soil is reliably warm. Stake early, as stems grow tall and can flex in wind. Pinch above the third leaf set to encourage more lateral branches and a stronger flush of flowers. Feed with a low-nitrogen fertilizer once buds form, and water at the base to keep foliage dry. Shield from strong afternoon sun to prevent petal tip scorch, especially in warm climates.
- Spacing
- Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
- Staking
- Staking recommended once buds set
Frequently asked questions
How tall does Tropical Dream dahlia grow?
Tropical Dream reaches 39–47" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.
When does Tropical Dream dahlia bloom?
Tropical Dream is a late bloomer, starting in late summer and continuing until first frost.
Is Tropical Dream dahlia good for cut flowers?
Yes — Tropical Dream is well suited for cutting.
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