are dhalias good for summer

Question Asked: 15/12/2025

Wedding Date: 9/08/2018

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The Redgate Flower Patch

(3) · Margaret River / Bunbury

Posted: 16/12/2025

Hello,

Yes! Dahlias are a Summer flower. However, they can wilt when out in direct sun for too long. They perform best in a water source or sheltered from too much direct sunlight. 

There are so many colours and varieties of dahlias - they are such an exciting and versatile Summer flower to work with!

Kind regards,
Tain

The Redgate Flower Patch

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Debbie O'Neill Freelance Designs

(321) · Melbourne, Yarra Valley & surrounding

Posted: 16/12/2025

dahlais are a great choice _ choose a florist that knows how to care and store them they will advise of the best flowers 

fora hot summers day 

BOUQUET Melbourne

(57) · Melbourne & Surrounding Areas

Posted: 16/12/2025

Depending on when your wedding is, dahlias can be a wonderful summer flower, but there are a few important considerations. In Melbourne, dahlias are available from around November through to April, however they’re generally at their best from January onwards. We’re currently in mid-December, and they’re only just becoming more readily available now. Seasons can vary, and spring rain and late frosts, like we’ve had this year, can delay growth and flowering.

In terms of availability and performance, decorative dahlias are the most readily available and tend to be the most reliable in summer conditions, particularly when grown locally and cut fresh. Ball and pom-pom varieties are also quite hardy and hold their shape well. The larger, showier varieties — such as dinner-plate dahlias like Café au Lait — are more prone to heat stress and can soften more quickly on very warm days.

Dahlias are still a soft-stem flower, so they don’t love extreme heat or long periods out of water. That said, with an experienced florist and proper conditioning, they are still a beautiful choice for summer weddings, especially when paired with other seasonal blooms and designed with the conditions of the day in mind.

If you’re planning to include dahlias in a summer wedding, January onwards offers the most reliable quality, colour range and availability. Hope this helps :-)

Wedding Flowers WA

(53) · Western Australia

Posted: 16/12/2025

Yes — dahlias are a lovely choice for summer. They’re in season, full of texture, and hold up beautifully, especially when kept well-hydrated. We use them often for summer weddings and they photograph so beautifully too.

I think they’ll be a perfect fit for your day 

Delightful Flowers & Gifts

(0) · Gold Coast & Surrounding Areas

Posted: 16/12/2025

Dear Precious Couple,

Yes, Dahlia's are fantastic for the australian summer.....specifically Delbard Dahlia's blooms would be my pick as these adapt well in dry heat,  can be seen between December and April, we can get these in many pretty & vibrant colours.  Care instructions - keeping them hydrated with water, looking after them properly - away from direct airflow of airconditioner drafts or window sun....Delightful Flowets & Gifts are located in Beaudesert, we would be honoured to help you with any of your questions about flowers and more.

The Bloss

(2) · Australia Wide

Posted: 16/12/2025

Dahlia's are perfect year-round in the world of artificial flowers. If Dahlia's aren't in season for your wedding, consider high quality faux flowers as as alternative.

Florisian Floral Design

(18) · Based in Baulkham Hills, but cover Sydney and surrounds

Posted: 16/12/2025

Of course Dahlias are one of the greatest summer flowers for a wedding either for bridal , ceremony or reception. The big Dahlias head add more beauty to the style. Frida 

Basia Puchalski Floral Design

(49) · Melbourne, yarra valley, mornington

Posted: 16/12/2025

Dahlias are a summer flower so will look beautiful for a summer wedding, whether they are in the bouquets or for the reception. 

Flowerun

(26) · Sydney and Surrounds

Posted: 16/12/2025

Dahlias are a perfect choice for a summer wedding, we can get them in every colour and shape and they big vibrant addition for your wedding florals.

Always check with your florist which type of Dahlias are best suited for your special day.

Keren Shimla 

FLOWERUN 

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