Dahlia - DAHLIA Shooting Star Cactus

Dahlia ‘Shooting Star’ – Cactus Dahlia is a striking summer-flowering plant, valued for its bright yellow blooms and dramatic cactus-style form. It adds strong colour and structure to borders and cut flower gardens.

Description:
‘Shooting Star’ produces large, star-shaped flowers in a vivid yellow shade, with long, narrow petals that give a spiky, firework-like appearance. The bright blooms stand out beautifully against deep green foliage and are produced continuously from mid summer through to the first frosts.

Why Grow It:
• Bright Yellow Flowers: Bold, cheerful colour that lifts summer borders
• Cactus-Style Blooms: Narrow, pointed petals with a dramatic look
• Long Flowering Season: Flowers for months from summer into autumn
• Excellent Cut Flower: Great vase life for arrangements
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and other beneficial insects

Growing Conditions:
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering: Regular watering during dry periods
• Care Level: Easy; lift tubers in winter in colder areas

Size:
• Height: 90–120 cm
• Spread: 45–60 cm

A fantastic choice for adding bright colour and drama, Dahlia ‘Shooting Star’ is perfect for sunny gardens and cut flower displays.