• Carlos Watermelon dahlia with broad coral-pink petals and a deep pink center against green leaves.
  • Carlos Watermelon dahlia viewed from above, showing pointed salmon-pink petals and a tightly folded red-pink center.
  • Close-up of a Carlos Watermelon dahlia with vivid watermelon-pink petals, pale petal streaks, and green foliage behind it.
  • Side view of a Carlos Watermelon dahlia with coral-pink petals on a leafy stem beside a greenhouse bench.
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Carlos Watermelon

Carlos Watermelon

Rooted Cutting • Ships April 1 - May 15
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
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Carlos Watermelon Dahlia brings vivid watermelon-pink color and wavy, pointed petals to the garden. Also sold as Buckajo Watermelon, this showy decorative dahlia is especially appealing to growers who love dramatic cut flowers.

About Carlos Watermelon

Carlos Watermelon has richly colored pink blooms with a lively, rippling petal shape and long, strong, often dark stems. Buckajo Flowers in Australia, which has grown this variety for more than 20 years, describes its blooms as medium decorative and approximately 6 inches across. Other growers describe the form as informal decorative and report somewhat larger flowers, so size and form descriptions vary among sources.

Its bold color, substantial flowers and long stems make Carlos Watermelon a distinctive choice for bouquets and floral design. The variety is well established among Australian flower growers, but its original breeder and country of introduction have not been reliably confirmed.

Origin & Details

  • Also Known As: Buckajo Watermelon
  • Breeder / Original Origin: Not verified
  • Form: Decorative; described as informal decorative by some growers (no verified ADS classification)
  • Color: Watermelon pink
  • Bloom Size: Approximately 6 inches according to Buckajo Flowers; reports vary
  • Plant Height: Not consistently documented; provide support as needed
  • Stems: Long, strong and often dark-colored
  • Best For: Cut flowers and floral arrangements
  • Offered As: Rooted dahlia cutting

The Gardening Moose's Take: A dahlia named Watermelon that looks like summer and comes with zero seeds to spit. Now that's my kind of produce.

Shipping & Delivery

Rooted cuttings ship April 1 – May 15 via UPS 2nd Day Air. Orders are shipped when plants are ready and weather conditions are appropriate for safe travel. Because of the volume of orders we process during shipping season, orders cannot be combined. You’ll receive tracking information when your order ships.

What You'll Receive

You’ll receive a healthy, actively growing rooted dahlia cutting that has been professionally propagated and grown by Dapper Dahlias By Moose.

Once fully rooted, the plant is removed from its growing container with the rooted propagation plug intact, then carefully bagged and packed for shipping. Your cutting will arrive ready to be potted up or planted after appropriate acclimation.

Because these are live plants, size and appearance will naturally vary from plant to plant.

Before You Order

Please review our Terms & Conditions before ordering. Because we grow live plants specifically for the shipping season, orders cannot be canceled or combined.

When your cutting arrives, open the package promptly and inspect the plant. Any concerns with your order must be reported within 3 days of delivery and include photos.

Rooted cuttings have been grown in protected greenhouse conditions and will need to be gradually acclimated to outdoor conditions before planting outside.

By placing an order, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

Growing help

Help your dahlias thrive with our growing guides: Rooted Dahlia Cuttings Care Guide and Dahlia IPM Field Guide.

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