The Hidden Flower Farm (Mr Dahlia)

Pick your own flowers in Marananga, SA

Closed for season

Last verified 17 Jul 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.

Run by horticulturist/florist Wade Kingsley ('Mr Dahlia') on a quarter-acre plot with around 700 dahlia cultivars, part of a small community precinct alongside Staġuni restaurant, New Wave Wines cellar door and Goldie Pottery Studio. Best contacted via Instagram; profiled as an active business in a June 2025 article.

What you can pick and when

Crop	Typical season
Flowers	January to early February; mid-December to mid-January

Typical windows only — call ahead to confirm what's ripe.

Getting there

Marananga School Precinct, Seppeltsfield Road, Marananga SA. From Adelaide, this farm is about an hour north of Adelaide.

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Before you go

Bring a hat, closed shoes, water and cash or a card for what you pick. Rows can be uneven underfoot, so a pram may be harder going in wet weather. Facilities aren't confirmed for this farm — check when you call ahead.

Check before you drive

Seasons shift with the weather. Always call the farm to confirm what's ripe and that they're open before you drive out.

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Last verified 17 Jul 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book to visit The Hidden Flower Farm (Mr Dahlia)?

Booking required at The Hidden Flower Farm (Mr Dahlia) according to the details we hold. Booking arrangements can change through the season and busy weekends fill quickly, so we recommend calling the farm on the number listed to confirm before you make the drive.