• Semi-cactus
  • Perennial
  • Zones 8–10
  • Coral
  • Double

Bora Bora

Perennial semi-cactus dahlia in coral, pink, and yellow, blooming in midsummer, late summer, and fall. Semi-cactus blooms with pointed, rolled petals of coral pink shading to yellow at the center. USDA zones 8–10.

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A Bora Bora dahlia flower up close on the plant
A Bora Bora dahlia flower up close on the plant

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Bora Bora dahlia plants in bloom in a garden
Bora Bora dahlia plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Semi-cactus Double · Medium · 6–8 in (15–20 cm)
Colors
  • Coral
  • Pink
  • Yellow
Blend
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) Spread: 20 in (50 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 8–10 Perennial

Lift or treat as an annual below zone 8.

Planted as
Tuber
Botanical name
Dahlia hybrid

In the garden

  • Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

A semi-cactus dahlia sold by Ashridge as tubers.

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  • A Bora Bora dahlia flower up close on the plant
    A Bora Bora dahlia flower up close on the plant
  • Bora Bora dahlia plants in bloom in a garden
    Bora Bora dahlia plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Bora Bora hardy in my zone?

Bora Bora survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 8 to 10. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Bora Bora need full sun?

Bora Bora grows in full sun.

When does Bora Bora bloom?

Bora Bora blooms in midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is Bora Bora good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Bora Bora as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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