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Lady Darlene Dinner Plate Dahlia
Prices start at : 27.98 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 famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want...
  •  Attract Butterflies
  •  Containers
  • Botanical Name: Dinner Plate Dahlia Lady Darlene
  • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
Vermont
Shelburne
Blue Boy Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

If you don't, here is the information you need. Plant 'Blue Boy' in full sun and expect loads of cool color to fill your gardens and bouquets. It's best to position them against a wall or be ready to stake them, since they are brittle, and must be protected...
  • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts.
  • Mature Plant Size: 36-40" tall
  • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Can be grown as annuals in zones 2-7.
  • Easy to Grow: Yes
  • Flower Size: 6-8" flowers
  • 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

One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so little work, as when they grow dahlias.'' The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want...
  • Flower Size: 8-10" flowers
  • Mature Height: 40-44" tall
  • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-119 days. (8-17 weeks)
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
  • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
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. (If you've grown perennial Delphiniums, the plant size and growth is similar, but success with Dahlias is much easier.) Keep them...
  • 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
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Attract Butterflies: Yes
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
Vermont
Shelburne
Sunshine Mixed Dahlia Collection
Prices start at : 129.98 USD / Collection of 15

Read our Growing Dahlias page Incredibly productive and easy to care for. The Sunshine Mixed Dahlia Collection brings bright and radiant blooms to the garden, all ready to bask and bathe in the summer sun.
  • Mature Plant Size: 32-40" tall
  • Containers: Yes
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Can be grown as annuals in zones 2-7.
  • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
  • Flower Size: Flowers vary from up to 3" wide up to 8" wide
Vermont
Shelburne
Thomas Edison Dinner Plate Dahlia
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

If you don't, here is the information you need. Excellent as a cut flower and used in many wedding bouquets and arrangements. 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...
  • Common Name: Thomas Edison Dinner Plate Dahlia
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Mature Plant Size: 36-48" tall
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
  • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-119 days. (8-17 weeks)
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.
  • Neonicotinoid-Free: Yes
  • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
  • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
Vermont
Shelburne
Vancouver 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 famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want...
  • Mature Height: 34-36" tall
  • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
  • Neonicotinoid-Free: Yes
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
  • Botanical Name: Dinner Plate Dahlia Vancouver
Vermont
Shelburne
Hayley Jane Cactus Dinner Plate Dahlia
Prices start at : 24.98 USD / Bag of 3

With unique blooms that fade from deep pink to white at its center, 'Hayley Jane' Cactus Dahlia is a true conversation-starter in any sunny spot. The term, 'Dinnerplate Dahlia' is probably the most famous description, and though all gardeners use the...
  • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
  • Neonicotinoid-Free: Yes
  • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-98 days. (8-14 weeks)
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Botanical Name: Cactus Dinner Plate Dahlia Hayley Jane
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
Vermont
Shelburne
Lavender Perfection Dinner Plate Dahlia
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

If you don't, here is the information you need. Gorgeous in the garden, planted in containers, and cut for bouquets. 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.
  •  Attract Hummingbirds
  •  Attract Butterflies
  • Common Name: Lavender Perfection Dinner Plate Dahlia
  • 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
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...
  • Cut Flowers: Yes
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
  • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
  • 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

If you don't, here is the information you need. 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. Types of Dahlias: These plants have been hybridized into various heights...
  • Full Sun: Yes
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Flower Color: White
  • Bloom Time: Summer until frost
  • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
Vermont
Shelburne
Cafe Au Lait 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. Growing Dahlias: All the gardener needs to do is plant the tubers after spring frosts in good garden soil with full sun.
  •  Neonicotinoid-Free
  •  Attract Butterflies
  • Bloom Time: Summer until frost
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
Vermont
Shelburne
Alauna Clair-Obscur Cactus Dahlia
Prices start at : 26.98 USD / Bag of 3

If you don't, here is the information you need. Easy to care for, this dramatic bloomer will produce abundantly in full sun and looks great when cut for arrangements. It's best to position them against a wall or be ready to stake them, since they are...
  •  Containers
  •  Attract Hummingbirds
  • Bloom Time: Summer until frost
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Common Name: Alauna Clair-Obscur Cactus Dahlia
Vermont
Shelburne
Lifestyle Anemone Dahlia
Prices start at : 24.98 USD / Bag of 3

This flower captures the entire essence of summer in every vase-worthy bloom – and bloom after bloom is exactly what you'll get with this prolific producer. Growing Dahlias: All the gardener needs to do is plant the tubers after spring frosts in good...
  • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
  • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-98 days. (8-14 weeks)
  • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
  • Easy to Grow: Yes
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Foliage Color: Green
Vermont
Shelburne
Penhill Dark Monarch Dinner Plate Dahlia
Prices start at : 24.98 USD / Bag of 3

If you don't, here is the information you need. Perfect for the gardener who takes pride in collecting unusual and offbeat flowers to make their landscapes as memorable as themselves.
  •  Easy to Grow
  •  Cut Flowers
  •  Attract Butterflies
  • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
  • Flower Size: 8-10" flowers
  • Flower Color: Pink
Vermont
Shelburne
Caribbean Fantasy Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
Prices start at : 27.98 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 famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want...
  •  Attract Butterflies
  •  Attract Hummingbirds
  •  Cut Flowers
  • Bloom Time: Summer until frost
  • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
Vermont
Shelburne
Striped Vulcan Semi Cactus Dinner Plate Dahlia
Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

A taller variety, site this one among your favorite perennials in the back of the garden, or give it plenty of room in its own container. One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so little work, as when they grow dahlias.''
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
  • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Bloom Time: Summer until frost
  • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
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.
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
  • Cut Flowers: Yes
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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. The seductive, wine-colored blooms of 'Hollyhill Spider Woman' Dahlia add a touch of exotic to the border.
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Neonicotinoid-Free: Yes
  • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Can be grown as annuals in zones 2-7.
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Flower Size: Up to 6" flowers
  • 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. 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...
  • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Can be grown as annuals in zones 2-7.
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Bloom Time: Mid summer until frost
  • Common Name: Emory Paul Dinner Plate Dahlia
  • Flower Size: Up to 14" flowers
Vermont
Shelburne
Marble Ball Dahlia
Prices start at : 26.98 USD / Bag of 3

Magnificent, variegated petals of white and purple make 'Marble Ball' the perfect choice for the long-season garden, as its multi-colored blooms can create the illusion of ‘freshness' by disguising the discoloration that can come with aging and fading.
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Flower Size: 3" flowers
Vermont
Shelburne
Edge of Joy 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 famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want...
  •  Neonicotinoid-Free
  •  Cut Flowers
  •  Containers
  • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
Vermont
Shelburne
Snow Country Dinner Plate Dahlia
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

If you don't, here is the information you need. Deer resistant. 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.
  • Botanical Name: Dinner Plate Dahlia Snow Country
  • Cut Flowers: Yes
  • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
  • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
  • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
Vermont
Shelburne
Floorinoor Anemone Dahlia
Prices start at : 24.98 USD / Bag of 3

If you don't, here is the information you need. Downright compelling - your visitors will do a double take! A must-have for the cutting garden. It's best to position them against a wall or be ready to stake them, since they are brittle, and must be protected...
  • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-98 days. (8-14 weeks)
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Easy to Grow: Yes
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Mature Plant Size: 36-40" tall
Vermont
Shelburne
Karma Choc Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

Long-lasting flowers stand tall above the foliage on sturdy stems that don't require staking. The striking, velvety blooms of 'Karma Choc' Dahlia are breathtaking, but it's the plant's dark, chocolate-stemmed foliage that sends this dahlia variety to...
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Can be grown as annuals in zones 2-7.
  • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Cut Flowers: Yes
  • Mature Height: 36-40" tall
Vermont
Shelburne
Islander Dinner Plate Dahlia
Prices start at : 27.98 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 famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want...
  •  Easy to Grow
  •  Neonicotinoid-Free
  • Flower Size: 8-10" flowers
  • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-119 days. (8-17 weeks)
  • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
Vermont
Shelburne