Dahlia Chat Noir

The enchanting bronzed purplish foliage provides the perfect setting for the colorful show. A blaze of rich color, each 18" stem produces a flower of a different delectable hue. Excellent choice for pots, small gardens and edging.

Thin to 9-12" after first true leaves appear.Plants propagated from seeds will produce tubers that can be saved, stored and planted out the following spring. Under normal to optimal conditions, seeds germinate readily, and plants grow quickly.

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.

Dahlias are native to Mexico, but there's about as much resemblance between the original and the Dutch hybrids as there is between an old toy car and a brand new Mercedes. Types of Dahlias.

Why Gardeners love Dahlias: Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer flowers of all. The always-double flowers are up to 8', sometimes a whopping 10' across, so the name makes sense.

The Gallery group is named with terms from the art world including famous artists' names. 'Gallery Dahlias' are a newer group of shorter plants with flower-types of the Decoratives and Cactus groups.

The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat.

The Gallery group is named with terms from the art world including famous artists' names. 'Gallery Dahlias' are a newer group of shorter plants with flower-types of the Decoratives and Cactus groups.

Then the huge flowers keep coming until frost. 'Babylon Red' produces showy, crimson red dinner plate-sized blooms that each span up to 8 inches across! A great addition to the cutting garden, this dahlia has it all: picture-perfect petals, sturdy stems...

The Sunshine Mixed Dahlia Collection brings bright and radiant blooms to the garden, all ready to bask and bathe in the summer sun. Blooming in shades of yellow and white with just the right touches of coral, this warm-toned set delivers full, lush flowers...

The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat.

Fans of soft, pastel-colored dahlias will fall in love immediately. The blush-colored blooms are centered with a hint of creamy yellow, making them a luscious addition to summer bouquets.

The Gallery group is named with terms from the art world including famous artists' names. 'Gallery Dahlias' are a newer group of shorter plants with flower-types of the Decoratives and Cactus groups.

Here are the official classifications: 'Decorative Dahlias' This group includes the Dinnerplates and also other taller (to 4 ft.) plants with double, chrysanthemum-like flowers. Dahlias are native to Mexico, but there's about as much resemblance between...

The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat.

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...

The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat.

Why Gardeners love Dahlias (See combination photo below.) Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat. (If you've grown perennial Delphiniums, the plant size and growth is similar, but success with Dahlias is much easier.) Keep them...

The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat.

Why Gardeners love Dahlias: Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer flowers of all. The always-double flowers are up to 8', sometimes a whopping 10' across, so the name makes sense.

The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat.

The Gallery group is named with terms from the art world including famous artists' names. 'Gallery Dahlias' are a newer group of shorter plants with flower-types of the Decoratives and Cactus groups.

But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. 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.

A cactus-type dahlia, 'Purple Gem' is among the most-vibrant varieties on the market. Its violet-pink blooms are packed with layers of slender, tapered petals that glow in the summer sun.

This cactus-type dahlia has slender, sinewy petals that twist and curl, lending a fringed effect to the flowers and wowing garden visitors. The seductive, wine-colored blooms of 'Hollyhill Spider Woman' Dahlia add a touch of exotic to the border.

Measuring 12-14" across, each bright pink flower is stuffed with thousands of satiny petals. The enormous blooms of 'Emory Paul' Dinner Plate Dahlia are truly unforgettable. 'Emory Paul' isn't just your average dinner plate dahlia; it's a serving platter...

Why Gardeners love Dahlias: Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer flowers of all. The always-double flowers are up to 8', sometimes a whopping 10' across, so the name makes sense.