Dahlias are planted in spring, after the soil has warmed up to 60 degrees
Plant around the same time you would plant tomato plants and other warm season crops
Add a 3″- 4″ layer of bagged steer manure or compost on the garden bed, and till/mix in.
Plant dahlia tubers horizontal (sideways) in an area that receives 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.
Wet Climates: No extra water until sprout is 5”-6” tall, normal spring rains will give the soil and your tubers all the moisture it needs. Tubers will rot in soggy soils
Dry Climates: Your tubers need moisture in the soil to grow. If your soil is dry during the spring, water lightly once a week to add and retain moisture in the soil
After the dahlia sprout is 6” tall, deep soak every 2-3 days
Fertilizer: Use a slow release, organic fertilizer when you plant, with a low nitrogen number ( low 1st number) Apply a 5-10-10 granular fertilizer 30 – 60 days after you plant.
For more information, please visit our Dahlia Care page
Overall Color
Orange/Peach
Specified Color
Yellow center/Orange edge
Bloom Size
Up to 4" (M)
Classification
Formal Decorative (FD)
Height
3 feet
Foliage Color
Standard
Cutting
Good Cut Flower
Sun / Shade
Full Sun - 6 hours +
Flowering Months
Approx 90 days after planting
Shipped
Single Tuber
Soil
Well drained soil
Planting Depth
4"- 6" deep - Plant horizontal
Container Friendly
Plant in container or the garden
Deer Resistant
Yes, but protect from deer
Water
Deep soak every 2-3 days AFTER sprout is up and during the growing season
