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Dahlia, Redskin
★★★★★
Prices start at : 2.39 USD / 1 Pkt. (50 seeds)

A blaze of rich color, each 18" stem produces a flower of a different delectable hue. Prefers well-drained soil. Excellent choice for pots, small gardens and edging. One of the best dahlias from seed.
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Flowering: Yes
  • Sow Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow
  • Growth Habit: Bush
  • Spread: 8-12 inches
  • Sun: Full Sun
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Giant Hybrid Mix - Dahlia Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Tubers are also edible.Transplant (recommended) - Sow 4 weeks before last frost. NOTE: Double blooms in varieties produced from seed are generally not as fully double as those of named varieties maintained and propagated by tubers, which have been specially...
  • Edible Flowers: Yes
  • Days To Maturity: 75 - 90 Days
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Maine
Winslow
Penhill Watermelon Dinner Plate Dahlia
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

The pinwheeled blooms of 'Pennhill Watermelon' Dinner Plate Dahlia are frilly and feminine and oh so fabulous! The pink-a-licious petals twist and twirl, lending a ruffled look to this enormous bloom.
  • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
  • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
  • Mature Height: 36-44" tall
  • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
Vermont
Shelburne
Fire Pot Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

Prepare to become 'hooked.' First of all, Dahlias are great for cutting, as you can see in the large top photo of an arrangement showing a lavish deep red dahlia right next to a large, voluptuous rose.
  • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
  • ✓ Easy to Grow
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
  • Bloom Time: Summer until frost
  • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
Vermont
Shelburne
Pompon Dahlia Mix
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want a large bushy plant covered with color. Unanimous staff favorite! (Dahlia)
  • ✓ Containers
  • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
  • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-98 days. (8-14 weeks)
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
Vermont
Shelburne
Lady Darlene Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

As you can see, they come in both solids and bi-colors. But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. If you don't, here is the information you need. If you know them, you know all about it.
  • ✓ Cut Flowers
  • ✓ Full Sun
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
  • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-119 days. (8-17 weeks)
  • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
Vermont
Shelburne
Blue Boy Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

Each fall, you'll be amazed how the 'bulbs' have multiplied during the summer, giving you more and more to divide and enjoy the next year. If you know them, you know all about it. Plant 'Blue Boy' in full sun and expect loads of cool color to fill your...
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Common Name: Blue Boy Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
  • Botanical Name: Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia Blue Boy
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
Vermont
Shelburne
Otto\'s Thrill Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

As you can see, they come in both solids and bi-colors. But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. If you don't, here is the information you need. If you know them, you know all about it.
  • Common Name: Otto's Thrill Dinner Plate Dahlia
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
  • Botanical Name: Dinner Plate Dahlia Otto's Thrill
Vermont
Shelburne
Babylon Red Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 23.98 USD / Bag of 3

One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so little work, as when they grow dahlias.'' When frost threatens, just pull the roots up, cut off the stems, and store the tubers until the following spring.
  • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Common Name: Babylon Red Dinner Plate Dahlia
  • Easy to Grow: Yes
  • Bloom Time: Summer until frost
Vermont
Shelburne
Sunshine Mixed Dahlia Collection
Prices start at : 129.98 USD / Collection of 15

Blooming in shades of yellow and white with just the right touches of coral, this warm-toned set delivers full, lush flowers atop masses of emerald green foliage. Incredibly productive and easy to care for.
  • ✓ Attract Butterflies
  • ✓ Easy to Grow
  • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Flower Color: Mixed
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
Vermont
Shelburne
Thomas Edison Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

Each fall, you'll be amazed how the 'bulbs' have multiplied during the summer, giving you more and more to divide and enjoy the next year. If you know them, you know all about it. Excellent as a cut flower and used in many wedding bouquets and arrangements.

36-48" tall

    • ✓ Full Sun
    • ✓ Attract Butterflies
    • Mature Height: 36-48" tall
    • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
    • Mature Plant Size: 36-48" tall
    • Common Name: Thomas Edison Dinner Plate Dahlia
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Romantique Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
    Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

    The blush-colored blooms are centered with a hint of creamy yellow, making them a luscious addition to summer bouquets. This beauty looks extra lovely when partnered with light blue delphinium, soft yellow coreopsis, or lavender.
    • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
    • Flower Size: Up to 6" flowers
    • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
    • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
    • Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Vancouver Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

    As you can see, they come in both solids and bi-colors. But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. If you don't, here is the information you need. If you know them, you know all about it.
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Mature Height: 34-36" tall
    • Attract Hummingbirds: Yes
    • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
    • Botanical Name: Dinner Plate Dahlia Vancouver
    • Foliage Color: Green
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Hayley Jane Cactus Dinner Plate Dahlia
    Prices start at : 24.98 USD / Bag of 3

    It's best to position them against a wall or be ready to stake them, since they are brittle, and must be protected from high winds. The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not...
    • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
    • ✓ Easy to Grow
    • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
    • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
    • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    • Foliage Color: Green
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Lavender Perfection Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

    Each fall, you'll be amazed how the 'bulbs' have multiplied during the summer, giving you more and more to divide and enjoy the next year. If you know them, you know all about it. Gorgeous in the garden, planted in containers, and cut for bouquets.
    • ✓ Easy to Grow
    • ✓ Containers
    • Botanical Name: Dinner Plate Dahlia Lavender Perfection
    • Foliage Color: Green
    • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
    • Common Name: Lavender Perfection Dinner Plate Dahlia
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Radiant Dinnerplate Dahlia Collection
    Prices start at : 99.98 USD / Collection of 15

    Read our Growing Dahlias page Plant in full sun for non-stop blooms until frost appears. The Radiant Dinner Plate Dahlia Collection showcases a rainbow of oversized blooms, with each one opening up to almost a full foot across! These enormous flowers...
    • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
    • Mature Plant Size: 36-48" tall
    • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
    • Cut Flowers: Yes
    • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Can be grown as annuals in zones 2-7.
    • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Crazy Love Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

    Each fall, you'll be amazed how the 'bulbs' have multiplied during the summer, giving you more and more to divide and enjoy the next year. If you know them, you know all about it. One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for...
    • ✓ Containers
    • ✓ Easy to Grow
    • Common Name: Crazy Love Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
    • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
    • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
    • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Cafe Au Lait Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

    'Butterfly' or 'Impression Dahlias' are what the Dutch call 'bedding dahlias.' They stay short, and are perfect for pots or borders. As the season progresses and the flowers mature, expect more delicious color variations to appear.
    • Mature Plant Size: 36-48" tall
    • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
    • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
    • Botanical Name: Dinner Plate Dahlia Cafe Au Lait
    • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
    • Foliage Color: Green
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Alauna Clair-Obscur Cactus Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 26.98 USD / Bag of 3

    Each fall, you'll be amazed how the 'bulbs' have multiplied during the summer, giving you more and more to divide and enjoy the next year. If you know them, you know all about it. Easy to care for, this dramatic bloomer will produce abundantly in full...
    • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
    • Flower Size: 6-8" flowers
    • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
    • Cut Flowers: Yes
    • Common Name: Alauna Clair-Obscur Cactus Dahlia
    • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Lifestyle Anemone Dahlia
    Prices start at : 24.98 USD / Bag of 3

    The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want a large bushy plant covered with color. It's best to position them against a wall or be ready to stake them, since they...
    • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
    • ✓ Attract Butterflies
    • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
    • Flower Color: Pink
    • Mature Height: 24-36" tall
    • Common Name: Lifestyle Anemone Dahlia
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Penhill Dark Monarch Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 24.98 USD / Bag of 3

    Each fall, you'll be amazed how the 'bulbs' have multiplied during the summer, giving you more and more to divide and enjoy the next year. If you know them, you know all about it. Perfect for the gardener who takes pride in collecting unusual and offbeat...
    • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
    • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
    • Containers: Yes
    • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
    • Bloom Time: Summer until frost
    • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Caribbean Fantasy Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

    As you can see, they come in both solids and bi-colors. But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. If you don't, here is the information you need. If you know them, you know all about it.
    • ✓ Easy to Grow
    • ✓ Containers
    • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
    • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
    • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
    • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Striped Vulcan Semi Cactus Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

    The double blooms are packed with pointed petals, making the flower shape fall somewhere between a decorative and cactus dahlia. Then the huge flowers keep coming until frost. (If you've grown perennial Delphiniums, the plant size and growth is similar,...
    • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
    • Botanical Name: Semi Cactus Dinner Plate Dahlia Striped Vulcan
    • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
    • Containers: Yes
    • Bloom Time: Summer until frost
    • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-98 days. (8-14 weeks)
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Purple Gem Cactus Dahlia
    Prices start at : 19.98 USD / Bag of 3

    Its violet-pink blooms are packed with layers of slender, tapered petals that glow in the summer sun. It looks extra sassy when combined with yellow zinnias, blue cornflowers, and red salvias.
    • Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
    • Common Name: Purple Gem Cactus Dahlia
    • Easy to Grow: Yes
    • Foliage Color: Green
    • Mature Height: 36-44" tall
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Hollyhill Spider Woman Cactus Dahlia
    Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

    This cactus-type dahlia has slender, sinewy petals that twist and curl, lending a fringed effect to the flowers and wowing garden visitors. This is one of the most unique dahlias we've seen.
    • ✓ Full Sun
    • ✓ Attract Butterflies
    • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
    • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
    • Bulb Spacing: 2 bulbs per sq. ft.
    • Flower Size: Up to 6" flowers
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Emory Paul Dinner Plate Dahlia
    Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

    Measuring 12-14" across, each bright pink flower is stuffed with thousands of satiny petals. 'Emory Paul' isn't just your average dinner plate dahlia; it's a serving platter dahlia! This variety is made for gardeners who like to feature big, bold blossoms.
    • ✓ Full Sun
    • ✓ Containers
    • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
    • Mature Height: 36-40" tall
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Botanical Name: Dinner Plate Dahlia Emory Paul
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Marble Ball Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 26.98 USD / Bag of 3

    The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want a large bushy plant covered with color. It's best to position them against a wall or be ready to stake them, since they...
    • Botanical Name: Ball Dahlia Marble Ball
    • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
    • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
    • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-98 days. (8-14 weeks)
    • Full Sun: Yes
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    Vermont
    Shelburne
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