Dahlia Name

One of the best dahlias from seed. Excellent choice for pots, small gardens and edging. 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...

Get started with dahlias by growing from seed, an easy and economical alternative to tubers. Cover lightly but firmly. Cover seed with growing medium and keep soil surface moist until emergence.

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.

'Butterfly' or 'Impression Dahlias' are what the Dutch call 'bedding dahlias. 'Cactus Dahlias' are the ones with the cactus-like blooms, often in super-bright bi-colors, always with the rolled, pointed petals.

'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers. The always-double flowers are up to 8', sometimes a whopping 10' across, so the name makes sense. The 'bulbs' are actually tubers, and look a lot like peony roots--sort of like a...

Types of Dahlias. But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. Like other groups, Cactus Dahlias can be of various heights, as long as they have 'cactus' flowers. The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description,...

The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification. The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored...

Types of Dahlias. But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. Like other groups, Cactus Dahlias can be of various heights, as long as they have 'cactus' flowers. The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description,...

Growing Dahlias: All the gardener needs to do is plant the tubers after spring frosts in good garden soil with full sun. (If you've grown perennial Delphiniums, the plant size and growth is similar, but success with Dahlias is much easier.) Keep them...

Read our Growing Dahlias page 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.

The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification. The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored...

Dreamy and adorable, 'Romantique' Dahlia is destined to be your next summer fling. 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...

Types of Dahlias. But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. Like other groups, Cactus Dahlias can be of various heights, as long as they have 'cactus' flowers. The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description,...

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. Types of Dahlias: These plants have been hybridized into various heights from short bedding plants to tall bushy...

The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification. The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored...

Read our Growing Dahlias page 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 will be the talk of the neighborhood, with their perfectly-pointed...

The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification. The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored...

The 'bulbs' are actually tubers, and look a lot like peony roots--sort of like a bunch of carrots. 'Cactus Dahlias' are the ones with the cactus-like blooms, often in super-bright bicolors, always with the rolled, pointed petals.

The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification. The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored...

'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers. The always-double flowers are up to 8', sometimes a whopping 10' across, so the name makes sense. The 'bulbs' are actually tubers, and look a lot like peony roots--sort of like a...

The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification. The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored...

Types of Dahlias. But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. Like other groups, Cactus Dahlias can be of various heights, as long as they have 'cactus' flowers. The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description,...

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. 'Striped Vulcan' Dahlia boasts bright yellow petals that are striped and streaked with brilliant red.

Purple Gem' Dahlia is indeed a shining gem of the border. 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.

The seductive, wine-colored blooms of 'Hollyhill Spider Woman' Dahlia add a touch of exotic to the border. This is one of the most unique dahlias we've seen. This cactus-type dahlia has slender, sinewy petals that twist and curl, lending a fringed effect...

The 8” long blooms come in waves throughout the summer and fall. Angel's Trumpet ‘Moonlight Glow' (Brugmansia hybrid) Long, slender white flowers with fanciful tails have a unique fragrance unlike any other Angel's Trumpet we have smelled to date.

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 dahlia! This variety is made for gardeners who like to feature big, bold blossoms.