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

Prefers well-drained soil. One of the best dahlias from seed. A blaze of rich color, each 18" stem produces a flower of a different delectable hue. The enchanting bronzed purplish foliage provides the perfect setting for the colorful show.
  • Spread: 8-12 inches
  • Bloom Duration: 12 weeks
  • Flower color: Red, White, Yellow
  • Growth Habit: Bush
  • Sow Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow
  • Flowering: Yes
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Giant Hybrid Mix - Dahlia Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Under normal to optimal conditions, seeds germinate readily, and plants grow quickly. In the fall, after plants have died back but before the ground freezes, cut plants back to 2-4" above the soil line and carefully dig tubers and remove excess soil.
  • Latin Name: Dahlia variabilis
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
  • Days To Maturity: 75 - 90 Days
  • Edible Flowers: Yes
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.
  • ✓ Cut Flowers
  • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
  • ✓ Attract Butterflies
  • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Mature Height: 36-44" tall
Vermont
Shelburne
Fire Pot Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 27.98 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. The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers...
  • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
  • ✓ Easy to Grow
  • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
  • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
Vermont
Shelburne
Pompon Dahlia Mix
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

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. Prepare to become 'hooked.' First of all, Dahlias are great for cutting,...
  • ✓ Attract Butterflies
  • ✓ Containers
  • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
  • Common Name: Pompon Dahlia Mix
  • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-98 days. (8-14 weeks)
Vermont
Shelburne
Lady Darlene Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

Like other groups, Cactus Dahlias can be of various heights, as long as they have 'cactus' flowers. The Gallery group is named with terms from the art world including famous artists' names.
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Botanical Name: Dinner Plate Dahlia Lady Darlene
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Mature Height: 32-36" tall
Vermont
Shelburne
Blue Boy Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 25.98 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. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat.
  • Flower Color: Blue
  • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
  • Common Name: Blue Boy Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
  • Flower Size: 6-8" flowers
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Containers: Yes
Vermont
Shelburne
Otto\'s Thrill Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

Like other groups, Cactus Dahlias can be of various heights, as long as they have 'cactus' flowers. The Gallery group is named with terms from the art world including famous artists' names.
  • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
  • Flower Size: 8-10" flowers
  • Attract Hummingbirds: Yes
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Common Name: Otto's Thrill Dinner Plate Dahlia
Vermont
Shelburne
Babylon Red Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 23.98 USD / Bag of 3

Growing Dahlias: All the gardener needs to do is plant the tubers after spring frosts in good garden soil with full sun. 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.
  • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
  • ✓ Full Sun
  • ✓ Attract Butterflies

44-48" tall

    • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    • Mature Height: 44-48" tall
    • Mature Plant Size: 44-48" tall
    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: Yes
    • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
    • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
    • Flower Size: Flowers vary from up to 3" wide up to 8" wide
    • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
    • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Thomas Edison Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 25.98 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. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat.
    • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
    • ✓ Full Sun
    • ✓ Attract Butterflies
    • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
    • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
    • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Romantique Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
    Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

    This beauty looks extra lovely when partnered with light blue delphinium, soft yellow coreopsis, or lavender. Dreamy and adorable, 'Romantique' Dahlia is destined to be your next summer fling.
    • ✓ Containers
    • ✓ Easy to Grow
    • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Can be grown as annuals in zones 2-7.
    • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts.
    • Flower Color: Pink
    • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Vancouver Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

    Like other groups, Cactus Dahlias can be of various heights, as long as they have 'cactus' flowers. The Gallery group is named with terms from the art world including famous artists' names.
    • Cut Flowers: Yes
    • Mature Height: 34-36" tall
    • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
    • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
    • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-119 days. (8-17 weeks)
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Hayley Jane Cactus Dinner Plate Dahlia
    Prices start at : 24.98 USD / Bag of 3

    They're really easy to grow with spectacular results. 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.
    • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
    • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
    • Full Sun: Yes
    • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
    • Flower Size: 4-6" flowers
    • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Lavender Perfection Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 25.98 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. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat.
    • ✓ Easy to Grow
    • ✓ Attract Butterflies
    • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
    • Flower Color: Purple
    • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
    • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Radiant Dinnerplate Dahlia Collection
    Prices start at : 99.98 USD / Collection of 15

    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 petals and saturated colors...

    36-48" tall

      • Mature Plant Size: 36-48" tall
      • Bloom Time: Mid summer until frost
      • Light Requirements: Full Sun
      • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
      • Mature Height: 36-48" tall
      • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Crazy Love Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
      ★★★★★
      Prices start at : 25.98 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. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat.
      • Attract Butterflies: Yes
      • Flower Color: White
      • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
      • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
      • Botanical Name: Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia Crazy Love
      • 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

      But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. Prefers full sun. The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification.
      • ✓ Attract Butterflies
      • ✓ Cut Flowers
      • 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.
      • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
      • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Alauna Clair-Obscur Cactus Dahlia
      ★★★★★
      Prices start at : 26.98 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. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat.
      • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
      • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
      • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
      • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
      • Cut Flowers: Yes
      • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Lifestyle Anemone Dahlia
      Prices start at : 24.98 USD / Bag of 3

      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. Prepare to become 'hooked.' First of all, Dahlias are great for cutting,...
      • Common Name: Lifestyle Anemone Dahlia
      • Light Requirements: Full Sun
      • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
      • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
      • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
      • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Penhill Dark Monarch 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. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat.
      • ✓ Full Sun
      • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
      • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
      • Flower Size: 8-10" flowers
      • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
      • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Caribbean Fantasy Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
      ★★★★★
      Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

      Like other groups, Cactus Dahlias can be of various heights, as long as they have 'cactus' flowers. The Gallery group is named with terms from the art world including famous artists' names.
      • ✓ Easy to Grow
      • ✓ Cut Flowers
      • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
      • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
      • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-98 days. (8-14 weeks)
      • Botanical Name: Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia Caribbean Fantasy
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Striped Vulcan Semi Cactus Dinner Plate Dahlia
      ★★★★★
      Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

      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. When frost threatens, just pull the roots up, cut off the stems, and store the...

      44-52" tall

        • Mature Plant Size: 44-52" tall
        • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
        • Mature Height: 44-52" tall
        • Cut Flowers: Yes
        • Flower Size: 6-8" flowers
        • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
        Vermont
        Shelburne
        Purple Gem Cactus Dahlia
        Prices start at : 19.98 USD / Bag of 3

        It looks extra sassy when combined with yellow zinnias, blue cornflowers, and red salvias. Purple Gem' Dahlia is indeed a shining gem of the border. Its violet-pink blooms are packed with layers of slender, tapered petals that glow in the summer sun.
        • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
        • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
        • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
        • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
        • Full Sun: Yes
        • Light Requirements: Full Sun
        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.
        • ✓ Containers
        • ✓ Attract Butterflies
        • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
        • Flower Size: Up to 6" flowers
        • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts.
        • Light Requirements: Full Sun
        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.
        • Light Requirements: Full Sun
        • 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
        • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
        • Containers: Yes
        • Mature Height: 36-40" tall
        Vermont
        Shelburne
        Marble Ball Dahlia
        ★★★★★
        Prices start at : 26.98 USD / Bag of 3

        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. Prepare to become 'hooked.' First of all, Dahlias are great for cutting,...
        • Light Requirements: Full Sun
        • Attract Butterflies: Yes
        • Flower Color: Purple
        • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
        • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
        • Mature Height: 28-32" tall
        Vermont
        Shelburne
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