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Auckland Chrysanthemum & Dahlia Society
Annual Dahlia Show, 7 February – Learn more
We are Auckland’s home of dahlia and chrysanthemum lovers (since 1933). You could be growing these beautiful flowers for fun or to exhibit, either way we are the community for you. Feel free to attend a meeting to see what we are all about!
At our monthly members meetings we:
- Get tutorials on growing techniques and tips from our seasoned members
- Make new friends who share similar interests
- Get access to discounted dahlia tubers at the October and November meetings
- Get access to discounted chrysanthemum plants at the October, November and December meetings
- Hold mini-flower competitions (bring your blooms!)
- Have raffles to win (bring your coins!)
- Have fun!!



Photos taken at the 2025 Dahlia Show by KateWarkPhotographer
Yearly, we have our:
- Annual dahlia show (February)
- Annual chrysanthemum display (May)
- Occasional group garden tours



Photos taken at the 2025 Chrysanthemum Display
100s of free chrysanthemum cuttings for members. Thank you, Kam and HelenBecome a member
It is invaluable learning from and becoming a part of this community. As a member, you will receive the benefits mentioned above.
To become a member, either:- fill in this form
- attend one of our monthly meetings
- attend an annual show or display
A membership is only $10 per season for one person or $15 per season for a couple (partners, siblings, parent/child).



First photo taken at the 2025 Dahlia Show by KateWarkPhotographer
Second photo of society president, Stewart Bowmar, with his chrysanthemums
Third photo is a tutorial on how to divide and store dahlia tubers by society vice-president David ShirleyUpcoming dates
We meet at 1:30 pm on the first Saturday of each month at the Western Springs Community Garden Hall. Plenty of free parking! Walk around the front of the building to find us.
6 September 2025 Start of 2025 AC&DS Season
Meeting4 October 2025 Meeting 1 November 2025 Meeting 13 December 2025 (2nd Sat) Meeting 11 January 2026 (Sunday) Group Garden Tour – 10:30am
– Parnell Rose Gardens
– Members’ garden visit and shared picnic lunch25th January 2026 (Sunday) Meeting 7 February 2026 Dahlia Show
10:30 am – 3:30 pm
$2 entry
Cafe | Trading table | Plant sales
Eftpos | Cash | Bank Transfer7 March 2026 Meeting 4 April 2026 Meeting 2 May 2026 Chrysanthemum Display June & July 2026 Winter Break August 2026 Social get together (TBD) 5 September 2026 Start of 2026 AC&DS Season Contact
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please contact the society secretary, Kay Shirley, at kaygshirley@gmail.com

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