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Harlequin Mix Dahlia Seeds
Prices start at : 5.95 USD / 100-seeds

The flowers are bi-colored and come in shades of rose, violet, yellow, orange, scarlet and white. (12-14”) Harlequin Mix Dahlia is an early blooming mix of dwarf dahlias. Cover seeds lightly with potting soil.
  • weight: .0625 lbs
Connecticut
East Hartford
Redskin Mix Dahlia Seeds
Prices start at : 5.95 USD / 1-8-oz

(18”) Redskin Mix Dahlia is an AAS (All-America Selections) winner featuring double and semi-double flowers on bronze-red foliage. Cover seeds lightly with potting soil. 2,800 seeds/oz.; 7-14 days, 60-65°F.
  • weight: .0625 lbs
Connecticut
East Hartford
Dahlia, Victoriana Mix
★★★★★
Prices start at : 4.99 USD / 1 Pkt. (50 seeds)

Plenty of 2" blooms arrive in early summer in fluorescent shades of yellow, pink, rose, orange and red with both solid and unique two-toned petals. Stunning in the vase.
  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Flowering: Yes
  • Flower color: Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Height: 16 inches
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Dahlia, Redskin
★★★★★
Prices start at : 2.39 USD / 1 Pkt. (50 seeds)

One of the best dahlias from seed. Prefers well-drained soil. 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.
  • Flowering: Yes
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Ornamental Use: Beds, Borders, Container, Cut Flowers
  • Bloom Duration: 12 weeks
  • Growth Habit: Bush
  • Spread: 8-12 inches
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Giant Hybrid Mix - Dahlia Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

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. In our trials, plants bloomed mid-July through to the first hard frost.
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
  • Latin Name: Dahlia variabilis
  • Edible Flowers: Yes
  • Life Cycle: Annual
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.
  • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
  • ✓ Containers
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Flower Size: Up to 12" flowers
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
  • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
Vermont
Shelburne
Fire Pot Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat. 'Gallery Dahlias' are a newer group of shorter plants with flower-types of the Decoratives and Cactus groups. Dahlias are native to Mexico, but there's about as much resemblance between...
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Flower Size: 4-6" flowers
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Botanical Name: Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia Firepot
  • Easy to Grow: Yes
Vermont
Shelburne
Pompon Dahlia Mix
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

Unanimous staff favorite! (Dahlia) Why Gardeners love Dahlias: Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer flowers of all. Prepare to become 'hooked.' First of all, Dahlias are great for cutting, as you can see in the large top photo of an arrangement...
  • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
  • ✓ Easy to Grow
  • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
  • Bloom Time: Summer until frost
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
Vermont
Shelburne
Lady Darlene Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

If well cared-for, watered, and dead-headed, they bloom constantly all season, making great masses of color. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat. Why Gardeners love Dahlias (See combination photo below.) Dahlias are one of...
  • ✓ Containers
  • ✓ Attract Butterflies
  • Common Name: Lady Darlene 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
  • Botanical Name: Dinner Plate Dahlia Lady Darlene
Vermont
Shelburne
Blue Boy Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. 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...
  • ✓ Full Sun
  • ✓ Attract Butterflies
  • Flower Color: Blue
  • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts.
  • Bloom Time: Mid summer until frost
  • 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

If well cared-for, watered, and dead-headed, they bloom constantly all season, making great masses of color. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat. Why Gardeners love Dahlias (See combination photo below.) Dahlias are one of...
  • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
  • Bloom Time: Summer until frost
  • Mature Height: 40-44" tall
  • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Botanical Name: Dinner Plate Dahlia Otto's Thrill
Vermont
Shelburne
Babylon Red Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 23.98 USD / Bag of 3

Decorative Dahlias This group includes the Dinnerplates and also other taller (to 4 ft.) plants with double, chrysanthemum-like flowers. Each fall, you'll be amazed how the 'bulbs' have multiplied during the summer, giving you more and more to divide...
  • Mature Plant Size: 44-48" tall
  • Flower Size: 6-8" flowers
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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.
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
  • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
  • Cut Flowers: Yes
  • Flower Color: Mixed
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
  • Bloom Time: Mid summer until frost
Vermont
Shelburne
Thomas Edison Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. 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...
  • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
  • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
  • ✓ Easy to Grow
  • Botanical Name: Dinner Plate Dahlia Thomas Edison
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
Vermont
Shelburne
Romantique Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

Dreamy and adorable, 'Romantique' Dahlia is destined to be your next summer fling. This beauty looks extra lovely when partnered with light blue delphinium, soft yellow coreopsis, or lavender.
  • ✓ Full Sun
  • ✓ Easy to Grow
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Mature Plant Size: 36-40" tall
  • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts.
Vermont
Shelburne
Vancouver Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

If well cared-for, watered, and dead-headed, they bloom constantly all season, making great masses of color. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat. Why Gardeners love Dahlias (See combination photo below.) Dahlias are one of...
  • ✓ Attract Butterflies
  • ✓ Easy to Grow
  • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
  • Bloom Time: Summer until frost
  • Botanical Name: Dinner Plate Dahlia Vancouver
  • Bulb Size: Dinnerplate Dahlia Vancouver - 3 Bulbs
Vermont
Shelburne
Hayley Jane Cactus Dinner Plate Dahlia
Prices start at : 24.98 USD / Bag of 3

Then the huge flowers keep coming until frost. 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.
  • Flower Size: 4-6" flowers
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
  • Mature Height: 36-48" tall
  • Attract Butterflies: Yes
Vermont
Shelburne
Lavender Perfection Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. 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...
  • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
  • ✓ Easy to Grow
  • Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Containers
  • Mature Height: 44-48" tall
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
Vermont
Shelburne
Radiant Dinnerplate Dahlia Collection
Prices start at : 99.98 USD / Collection of 15

Plant in full sun for non-stop blooms until frost appears. 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,...
  • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
  • ✓ Containers
  • Mature Height: 36-48" tall
  • Bulb Spacing: 1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Common Name: Radiant Dinner Plate Dahlia Collection
Vermont
Shelburne
Crazy Love Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 25.98 USD / Bag of 3

But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. 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...
  • ✓ Easy to Grow
  • ✓ Attract Butterflies
  • Flower Size: Up to 4" flowers
  • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • 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

The flowers are wide-open and daisy-like for a really colorful display of their brilliant hues. The 'bulbs' are actually tubers, and look a lot like peony roots--sort of like a bunch of carrots.
  • Additional Information: Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Common Name: Cafe Au Lait Dinner Plate Dahlia
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Mature Plant Size: 36-48" tall
Vermont
Shelburne
Alauna Clair-Obscur Cactus Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 26.98 USD / Bag of 3

But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. 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...
  • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Common Name: Alauna Clair-Obscur Cactus Dahlia
  • 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.
  • Mature Height: 32-36" tall
Vermont
Shelburne
Lifestyle Anemone Dahlia
Prices start at : 24.98 USD / Bag of 3

Why Gardeners love Dahlias: Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer flowers of all. 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...
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Well Draining
  • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
  • Containers: Yes
  • Foliage: Serrated oval-shaped green foliage.
  • Days to Bloom: Blooms in 56-98 days. (8-14 weeks)
  • Common Name: Lifestyle Anemone Dahlia
Vermont
Shelburne
Penhill Dark Monarch Dinner Plate Dahlia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 24.98 USD / Bag of 3

But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. 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...

48-60" tall

    • Mature Plant Size: 48-60" tall
    • Containers: Yes
    • Mature Height: 48-60" tall
    • Poisonous or Toxic to Animals: Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses.
    • Foliage Color: Green
    • Planting Depth: Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Caribbean Fantasy Semi Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

    If well cared-for, watered, and dead-headed, they bloom constantly all season, making great masses of color. Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat. Why Gardeners love Dahlias (See combination photo below.) Dahlias are one of...
    • ✓ Attract Butterflies
    • ✓ Cut Flowers
    • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
    • ✓ Easy to Grow
    • Foliage Color: Green
    • Flower Color: White
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Striped Vulcan Semi Cactus Dinner Plate Dahlia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 27.98 USD / Bag of 3

    Why Gardeners love Dahlias: Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer flowers of all. The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want a large bushy plant covered...
    • ✓ Cut Flowers
    • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
    • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
    • Mature Plant Size: 44-52" tall
    • Bloom Time: Summer until frost
    • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Purple Gem Cactus Dahlia
    Prices start at : 19.98 USD / Bag of 3

    Purple Gem' Dahlia is indeed a shining gem of the border. It looks extra sassy when combined with yellow zinnias, blue cornflowers, and red salvias. Its violet-pink blooms are packed with layers of slender, tapered petals that glow in the summer sun.
    • ✓ Attract Hummingbirds
    • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
    • ✓ Attract Butterflies
    • ✓ Full Sun
    • Plant Type / Life Cycle: Annual
    • Planting Time: Spring / Summer
    Vermont
    Shelburne
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