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

The enchanting bronzed purplish foliage provides the perfect setting for the colorful show. One of the best dahlias from seed. A blaze of rich color, each 18" stem produces a flower of a different delectable hue.
  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Bloom Duration: 12 weeks
  • Sow Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow
  • Spread: 8-12 inches
  • Height: 12-16 inches
  • Flowering: Yes
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Giant Hybrid Mix - Dahlia Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

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 selected for numerous and dense petals, among other desirable traits.• Edible...
  • ✓ Edible Flowers
  • ✓ Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
  • Days To Maturity: 75 - 90 Days
Maine
Winslow
Penhill Watermelon Dinner Plate Dahlia
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

It's also an outstanding performer in a vase where it happily flowers for up to 10 days. 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...
  • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
  • ✓ Attract Butterflies
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
  • Flower Size: Up to 12" flowers
  • Foliage Color: Green
Vermont
Shelburne
Fire Pot Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

The plants grow quickly and some grow quite tall, always with lush deep 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.
  • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
  • ✓ Containers
  • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-98 days. (8-14 weeks)
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Flower Size: 4-6" flowers
  • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
Vermont
Shelburne
Pompon Dahlia Mix
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. 'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers. Why Gardeners love Dahlias: Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer flowers of all.
  • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
  • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
  • Containers: Yes
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
Vermont
Shelburne
Lady Darlene Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers. A great ball of fire in the garden, 'Lady Darlene' Dinner Plate Dahlia has rich yellow-gold petals with red tips and perfect flower form.

32-36" tall

    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
    • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
    • Mature Height: 32-36" tall
    • Cut Flowers: Yes
    • Mature Plant Size: 32-36" tall
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Blue Boy Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 25.98 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.'' The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification.
    • ✓ Cut Flowers
    • ✓ Containers
    • ✓ Attract Butterflies
    • Foliage Color: Green
    • Flower Size: 6-8" flowers
    • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Otto\'s Thrill Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

    'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers. 'Otto's Thrill' can light up a whole garden with its clear, cotton candy pink flowers that unfurl to reveal perfect dahlia form.
    • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
    • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
    • Common Name: Otto's Thrill Dinner Plate Dahlia
    • Cut Flowers: Yes
    • Mature Height: 40-44" tall
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Babylon Red Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 23.98 USD / Bag of 3

    Planted in full sun, 'Babylon Red' will grow to the size of a mature rose bush and will yield bloom after fiery bloom. When frost threatens, just pull the roots up, cut off the stems, and store the tubers until the following spring.
    • ✓ Easy to Grow
    • ✓ Cut Flowers
    • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
    • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
    • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Sunshine Mixed Dahlia Collection
    Prices start at : 129.98 USD / Collection of 15

    Incredibly productive and easy to care for. 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.
    • ✓ Attract Butterflies
    • ✓ Easy to Grow
    • Mature Height: 32-40" tall
    • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
    • Common Name: Sunshine Mixed Dahlia Collection
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Thomas Edison Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 25.98 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.'' The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification.
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
    • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
    • Neonicotinoid-Free: Yes
    • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
    • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Romantique Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
    Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

    Fans of soft, pastel-colored dahlias will fall in love immediately. Dreamy and adorable, 'Romantique' Dahlia is destined to be your next summer fling. The blush-colored blooms are centered with a hint of creamy yellow, making them a luscious addition...
    • ✓ Full Sun
    • ✓ Containers
    • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
    • ✓ Cut Flowers
    • Botanical Name: Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia Romantique
    • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Vancouver Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

    'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers. 'Vancouver' Dinner Plate Dahlia is known for its captivating cup-shaped petals that bloom in a bright indigo-violet with pure white edging at each tip.
    • Foliage Color: Green
    • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
    • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
    • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
    • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
    • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Hayley Jane Cactus 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. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat.
    • ✓ Containers
    • ✓ Full Sun
    • Foliage Color: Green
    • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
    • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-98 days. (8-14 weeks)
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Lavender Perfection Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 25.98 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.'' The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification.

    44-48" tall

      • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
      • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
      • Mature Height: 44-48" tall
      • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
      • Mature Plant Size: 44-48" tall
      • Attract Hummingbirds: Yes
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Radiant Dinnerplate Dahlia Collection
      Prices start at : 99.98 USD / Collection of 15

      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...
      • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
      • ✓ Easy to Grow
      • ✓ Full Sun
      • Mature Height: 36-48" tall
      • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts.
      • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Crazy Love Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
      ★★★★★
      Prices start at : 25.98 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.'' The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification.
      • ✓ Full Sun
      • ✓ Containers
      • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
      • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
      • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
      • Common Name: Crazy Love Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Cafe Au Lait Dinner Plate Dahlia
      ★★★★★
      Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

      Then the huge flowers keep coming until frost. 'Butterfly' or 'Impression Dahlias' are what the Dutch call 'bedding dahlias.' They stay short, and are perfect for pots or borders. One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for...
      • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
      • ✓ Cut Flowers
      • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
      • Botanical Name: Dinner Plate Dahlia Cafe Au Lait
      • Common Name: Cafe Au Lait Dinner Plate Dahlia
      • Bloom Time: Summer until frost
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Alauna Clair-Obscur Cactus Dahlia
      ★★★★★
      Prices start at : 26.98 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.'' The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification.
      • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
      • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
      • Attract Hummingbirds: Yes
      • Foliage Color: Green
      • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
      • 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

      But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. 'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers. Why Gardeners love Dahlias: Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer flowers of all.
      • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
      • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
      • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
      • Bloom Time: Summer until frost
      • Light Requirements: Full Sun
      • Easy to Grow: Yes
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Penhill Dark Monarch Dinner Plate Dahlia
      ★★★★★
      Prices start at : 24.98 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.'' The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the term, it is not an official classification.
      • ✓ Full Sun
      • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
      • ✓ Attract Butterflies
      • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
      • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-119 days. (8-17 weeks)
      • Flower Size: 8-10" flowers
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Caribbean Fantasy Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
      ★★★★★
      Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

      'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers. Glowing with streaks of magnificent tropical color, 'Caribbean Fantasy' Dahlia's open up to 5" across, in shades of creamy peach, sunny yellow and macaw red.
      • Light Requirements: Full Sun
      • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
      • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
      • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-98 days. (8-14 weeks)
      • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
      • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Striped Vulcan Semi Cactus Dinner Plate Dahlia
      ★★★★★
      Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

      Then the huge flowers keep coming until frost. 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.
      • Bloom Time: Summer until frost
      • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-98 days. (8-14 weeks)
      • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
      • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
      • Mature Height: 44-52" tall
      • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Purple Gem Cactus Dahlia
      Prices start at : 19.98 USD / Bag of 3

      A cactus-type dahlia, 'Purple Gem' is among the most-vibrant varieties on the market. 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.
      • ✓ Cut Flowers
      • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
      • ✓ Containers
      • Flower Color: Purple
      • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
      • Common Name: Purple Gem Cactus Dahlia
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Hollyhill Spider Woman Cactus Dahlia
      Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

      This is one of the most unique dahlias we've seen. The seductive, wine-colored blooms of 'Hollyhill Spider Woman' Dahlia add a touch of exotic to the border. This cactus-type dahlia has slender, sinewy petals that twist and curl, lending a fringed effect...
      • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
      • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
      • Flower Size: Up to 6" flowers
      • Flower Color: Red
      • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
      • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Can be grown as annuals in zones 2-7.
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Emory Paul Dinner Plate Dahlia
      Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

      '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. The enormous blooms of 'Emory Paul' Dinner Plate Dahlia are truly unforgettable.
      • Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
      • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
      • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
      • Easy to Grow: Yes
      • Flower Color: Pink
      • Botanical Name: Dinner Plate Dahlia Emory Paul
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      Marble Ball Dahlia
      ★★★★★
      Prices start at : 26.98 USD / Bag of 3

      But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. 'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers. Why Gardeners love Dahlias: Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer flowers of all.
      • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
      • ✓ Containers
      • Foliage Color: Green
      • Light Requirements: Full Sun
      • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
      • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
      Vermont
      Shelburne
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