Bora Bora Dahlia Tubers

• Variety: Bora Bora
• Type: Semi-cactus
• Colour: Coral pink shading to yellow at the centre, sunburst effect
• Flower size: 15 to 20cm across
• Height: 100cm
• Spread: 50cm
• Flowering: July to November
• Cutting: Yes. Strong upright stems, rain-resistant form
• RHS AGM: No
• Sold as: Single tubers, hand-graded, Dutch first-class quality
• Plant outdoors: March to July, when soil reaches 15°C (typically May in most of the UK)
• Delivered: From March. Collection from Castle Cary also available

Bora Bora: Coral Pink Sunbursts That Shrug Off the Rain

Bora Bora is a semi-cactus dahlia with a sunburst colour scheme: coral pink outer petals that shade to warm yellow at the centre, creating a radiant glow. The semi-cactus form means the petals are rolled and pointed rather than flat, which gives each 15 to 20cm bloom a star-shaped quality and the practical advantage of shedding rainwater.

At 100cm with strong, upright stems and bushy dark green foliage, it's a solid mid-border plant. The rain resistance is a genuine selling point. Where large flat-petalled decorative dahlias collapse in a British downpour, Bora Bora's star-shaped flowers shed the water and keep going.

Bora Bora in the Border

The coral-to-yellow gradient works in tropical and warm schemes. Plant with Bishop of Llandaff (scarlet, dark foliage) and cannas for a hot, exotic border. Brown Sugar (paprika ball, 90cm) picks up the warm tones in a different form. For cutting, the long stems and rain-resistant flowers make Bora Bora a reliable choice.

Why Ashridge?

Our dahlia tubers are Dutch first-class quality, imported direct and hand-graded by us. We discard undersized tubers so you get a clump with viable eyes, ready to grow. Delivered by next-day courier from March, with our one-year plant guarantee, Feefo Platinum Service Award, and human support from the team in Somerset. Browse our cactus dahlia range or the complete dahlia collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bora Bora good in the rain?

Better than most. The semi-cactus form means rolled, pointed petals that shed water rather than cupping it. The flowers aren't top-heavy either. In a wet British summer, that's a genuine advantage over dinnerplate types.

Will Bora Bora grow in a pot?

At 100cm it's borderline. A large pot (at least 35cm) with staking and regular feeding will work. Our pots guide covers what works in containers.

Is Bora Bora good for cutting?

Excellent. Strong stems, rain-resistant flowers, and the coral-to-yellow gradient looks striking in a vase. Cut only fully open blooms. Full growing advice in our dahlia growing guide.