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Wizard of Oz

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Description

Blush pink mini ball dahlia.  Wizard of Oz is a lower grower at around 2 1/2′ – 3″.  It’s a lovely flower, but we find it’s difficult cut flower.  It’s challenging to get a long stem on Wizard because it grows shorter and puts out many buds on a single stem.  It is a great plant to just leave to bloom in the garden because it is such a heavy bloomer, great for walkways because of it’s low growth habit.  Really beautiful flower of soft pink with a little white in the center.   So pretty!


Growers Notes:

    • 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 4″ layer of compost on the garden bed, and till/mix into the soil.
    • Plant dahlia tubers horizontal (on their sides) 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”, 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 or 10-20-20 granular fertilizer 30 days after you plant.
    • For more information, please visit our Dahlia Care page

Overall Color
Pink
Specified Color
Blush pink
Bloom Size
2" - 4" (Ball & Pom Pon)
Classification
Ball (BA)
Height
3 feet
Foliage Color
Dark, Green Foliage
Cutting
Best left on the plant
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
Yes
Deer Resistant
Yes
Water
Deep soak every 2-3 days after sprout is up and during the growing season