Dahlia
Dahlia | This bulb or tuber plant has an incredible show of flowers in any color and shape. Flowers all summer and great for cutting.
| Dahlia | Bulb (Tuber) |
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| Bloom Time | Mid-Summer to Fall |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Water | Rich, Deep Well Drained Soil, DT |
| Diseases | Dahlia Mosaic, Powdery Mildew, Smut, Leaf Spot, Rot, Gall, Mold |
| Pests | Thrips, Mites, Aphids, Beetles, Slugs |
| Propagation | Divide Tubers in Sprint |
| Color | Any Color |
| Zones | 8-10 For Most - Annual Elsewhere |
| Soil pH | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Special Features | Flowers, Attractive Foliage, Cut Flowers, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Easy to Grow |
Moonlight Sonata Dahlia Reminiscent of a harvest moon, this is the largest decorative orange dahlia we offer. Giant flowers can be over 10" wide! A source of pride for any gardener! Native to the Mexican highlands, flowers will bloom for up to 2 weeks, making them prime for cut-flower arrangements.
Nothing can beat the Dahlia for summer color, because you can become an artist picking from a wide pallet of bloom colors.
Flower bloom size also varies considerably. You can select from the petit mignonettes to gigantic blooms reaching 8-10 inches across.
Want to make your Dahlia blooms even larger? Experts recommend that you pinch off the first side flower buds of the season to encourage more vigorous growth for the the up-coming flowers. I tried this and it really works. You get an incredible show of very large flowers all season long.
Looking to have a bounty of cut floors for you kitchen, bath and living room? Consider planting a section of varying sizes and colors of Dahlias specifically as a cutting garden. You won't be disappointed. You will have a brilliant display of bouquets all summer long.
The brilliant flowers are classified as single, semi-double, or double, and range in side from 2 inches to a whopping dinner plate sized 10 inches.
Dahlias are further classified according to the shape of the pedal form of the flowerheads, including Single, Anemone, Ball, Cactus, Collarette, Decorative, Fimbriated, Novelty, Orchid, Peony, and Waterlily.
There are literally thousands of varieties of cultivars and you won't be disappointed by bring these beautiful flowers to your flower border.
Dahlia bulbs are really tubers, much like those of the Iris. You should cut the tubers apart in early spring and make sure there is at least one "eye" or bud in each division.
Super Size Dahlia Collection Each of the Super Size varieties in the Special Collection will reward you with an endless supply of dazzling blooms from summer to frost.
Every top-quality #1 clump that you receive with your collection will produce multiple tall, strong stems. These blooms are amazing at the back of a border and stunning in floral arrangements.
Rich, breathtaking colors will stop onlookers in their tracks. Specially chosen for incredibly sturdy stems, which proudly and steadily hold the immense flowers upright—no staking required.
Truly a sight to behold—each colossal bloom is a bouquet in and of itself! Huge blooms grow 10" across (sometimes more!) and last for up to two weeks.
SUPER SIZE DAHLIA COLLECTION includes one each of: Conquistador, Emory Paul, Purple Tebeijo, Winky Colonel, Yellow Passion, and Super Size Mom’s Special.
The various species of Dahlia grow from as little as 6 inches to as much as 6 feet tall. Even though they are classified as drought-tolerant, you should plan on a good, deep watering during dry periods.
The tall variety of Dahlias can grow up to 6 feet or more. You will definitely need to stake these as they will easily tip over when exposed even to moderate wind conditions.
Tabeijo Dahlia These enormous, 10" flowers are naturally lovely in myriad shades of pinkish-violet to wine. This show-winning, garden beauty is a prolific bloomer. It’s not unusual to have up to 25 giant flowers per plant. Makes a knockout addition to floral centrepieces—or as a sole bloom in a simple vase. #1 clumps. Deer Resistant
Lantana:
Vibrant flower clusters attract butterflies. Striking in gardens and containers, where plants can easily be trimmed to shape. Excellent drought and heat tolerance, and resistant to deer browsing. Vigorous where hardy; may be wintered indoors where not hardy. Prune lightly in mid- to late spring.
Mexican Feather Grass Stipa (Nassella)tenuissima:
Slender, bright green leaves topped with tan flowers sway easily in the breeze, bringing texture and motion to your garden. Stunning combined with coneflower, yarrow, aster and sedum. Flower plumes are wonderful in dried arrangements.
Super Size Dahlia Cinnebar This prolific bloomer (up to 25 blooms per plant!), once cultivated by the Aztecs, produces 10 inch fl owers in deep red-orange colors highlighted by a yellow inner glow and yellow petal tips. You will fi nd them irresistible in borders and bouquets. Enjoy their gorgeous blooms all summer, right up until the fi rst frost. Lift tubers in fall in zones 3-7.
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Seattle Colossal Dahlias One of the most beautiful, large-flowering dahlias available. Each 15-20 cm bloom has golden-yellow petals with contrasting white tips. Dazzling as an addition to the back of a border and in bouquets.
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Crazy Love Dahlia Found only in specialized guides, this rare dahlia blooms continuously with each 12-15 cm bloom lasting up to 2 weeks. Soft white, with each petal outlined in lilac pink, the beautiful color pattern is a joy to behold. Gather several of these blooms to create an elegant floral arrangement. #1 clumps. Deer Resistant. Zones: 3-10 Light: Sun to Part Shade
Mystery Day Dinner Plate Dahlia Dinner Plate Dahlias are distinctive in gardens, as backgrounds for borders and as decorative hedges. But they’re also gorgeous for cutflower arrangements. Each massive, long-lasting flower is a bouquet in itself. And the more you cut, the better the flowers bloom.
Mystery Day…Up to 20 big 7-8" flowers in a striking combination of purple with white tips. Blooms for months on end.
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Barbarossa Dinner Plate Dahlia The best large red dahlia anywhere. Produces a wealth of flowers—up to 25 per year! Deer tend to avoid. Height: 3-4' Bloom Time: Summer to Frost Height: 36 - 48" Bloom Time: Mid Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Mid Fall, Late Fall, Until Frost
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Kenora Macob Dahlia You have to grow this deep red, almost black dahlia to really believe it! Massive flowers measure up to 25 cm across in this award-winning variety. Grow groups of these dream dahlias for guaranteed garden impact. Spectacular at the back of a border or in floral arrangements. #1 clumps. Deer Resistant Zones: 3-10 Light: Sun to Part Shade
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Glorie van Heemstede Dahlia The first Europeans to see dahlias may have been members of Cortez’s expedition among the Aztecs—they had been cultivating them for years. You may experience the same joy of discovery when you grow this stunning specimen. It makes an outstanding addition to the flower border, as well as cut-flower arrangements. Long lasting, showy flowers of buttery yellow spread 4-6” in diameter and resemble water lilies. Blooms summer to frost on strong stems.
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Gerrie Hoek Dahlia Your grandmother may recall these gorgeous blooms from when she was a girl. The 5” shell pink waterlilylike blossoms make outstanding cut flowers. Gerrie Hoek starts blooming in midsummer and reliably delivers flowers on well-branched plants until hard frosts of fall. Absolutely tops for cutting, these flowers are long lasting and very abundant.
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Maki Dahlia Maki is the most astonishing decorative dahlia we offer, with enormous blooms measuring up to 10" in diameter. Light pink blooms are enhanced by dark pink streaks. Deliver an abundance of lateseason flowers that last for up to two weeks. Pick just one of these flamboyant blooms to create an instant bouquet. #1 clumps. Deer Resistant
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Way of Life Colossal Dahlia Speckled and striped, these pink and white blooms add a touch of zing to your garden, especially when combined with other large perennials or annuals. 12 cm flower heads are simply breathtaking.
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Spartacus Dahlia Spartacus himself would be impressed by these powerful dark red dahlias. Growing an impressive 120-150 cm tall, these plants produce gigantic 25 cm blooms that are spectacular. Remove spent flowers for even greater flower production. Noteworthy at the back of a border or select just one of these eyecatching beauties to make a long-lasting bouquet. #1 clumps. Deer Resistant
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White Fire Dahlia Mixture This fiery mix is the hottest blend of Dahlias yet. Striking shades of red and white in a variety of shapes and sizes will light up your garden. Heat up borders and bouquets with a variety of flowers that range from 5 inches to 8 inches. Our specially selected mix includes dinner plate, decorative, cactus and ball dahlias. Dahlias must be lifted in fall and stored in a cool, dry place.
Super Size Dahlia Hy Enid Super-sized blooms will not disappoint! This variety has long been loved for its gorgeous rose-pink flowers that also incorporate cream colors to create a very unique attraction. Flowers grow to a spectacular 10 inches wide. Truly a marvelous sight in back borders, and an impressive addition to floral arrangements. Lift tubers in fall in zones 3-7.
Water-soluble, quick release fertilizers. Water soluble fertilizers are generally used every two weeks during the growing season or per label instructions
Temperature controlled slow-release fertilizers. Controlled, slow-release fertilizers are worked into the soil usually only once during the growing season or per label directions.
Organic fertilizers such as fish emulsion. For organic fertilizers such as fish emulsion, follow label directions as they may vary per product.
Our preference here at Green Living Made Easy, is of course the Organic Fertilization method. We use either Fish Emulsion or Organic Bone Meal.
Plant tubers of tall-growing dahlias 6 inches deep, and the shorter species should be planted 2-3 inches deep.
In zones outside the limited range of the flower, dig up the tubers in the fall and store in a frost-free location. This usually applies to you if you live in zones colder than zone 9-10.
