Dahlinova Carolina Orange Dahlia

Dahlinova Carolina Orange is a compact, upright dahlia with double peachy-orange flowers. Its early bloom and roughly 10-inch mature size make it a good fit for sunny containers, border edges, and cut-flower plantings. ## Placement and season [Campbell’s Nursery](https://www.campbellsnursery.com/product/landscape-plants/annuals/spring-summer-annuals/dahlinova-carolina-orange/) lists Carolina Orange for full sun, describes the blossoms as peachy-orange, and gives a mature size of 10 inches high by 10 inches wide. The nursery also notes early bloom and use in cut-flower gardens. Use it as a low focal point or repeat it in small groups where its warm color can stand out against green foliage. ## Growing Provide fertile soil with good drainage and steady moisture through active growth. A container should have drainage holes and enough soil volume to keep the root zone from drying quickly in hot weather. The [NC State Extension dahlia guide](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/dahlia/common-name/bedding-dahlia/) recommends fertile, moist but well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade for dahlias. ## Maintenance Water at the soil line during dry weather and remove spent blooms to extend flowering. Dahlias are frost-sensitive, so protect or lift tubers where winter conditions require it.