Red Dahlia Flower

As you can see, they come in both solids and bi-colors. These plants have been hybridized into various heights from short bedding plants to tall bushy ones. They stay short, and are perfect for pots or borders.

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. Prepare to become 'hooked.' First of all, Dahlias are great for cutting, as you can see in the large top photo of an arrangement...

Here are the official classifications: 'Decorative Dahlias' This group includes the Dinnerplates and also other taller (to 4 ft.) plants with double, chrysanthemum-like flowers. As you can see, they come in both solids and bi-colors.

Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat. (If you've grown perennial Delphiniums, the plant size and growth is similar, but success with Dahlias is much easier.) Keep them free of bugs, well-watered, and well-fertilized as they...

Here are the official classifications: 'Decorative Dahlias' This group includes the Dinnerplates and also other taller (to 4 ft.) plants with double, chrysanthemum-like flowers. As you can see, they come in both solids and bi-colors.

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. When frost threatens, just pull the roots up, cut off the stems, and store...

The Sunshine Mixed Dahlia Collection brings bright and radiant blooms to the garden, all ready to bask and bathe in the summer sun. Incredibly productive and easy to care for. Blooming in shades of yellow and white with just the right touches of coral,...

Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat. (If you've grown perennial Delphiniums, the plant size and growth is similar, but success with Dahlias is much easier.) Keep them free of bugs, well-watered, and well-fertilized as they...

The blush-colored blooms are centered with a hint of creamy yellow, making them a luscious addition to summer bouquets. Dreamy and adorable, 'Romantique' Dahlia is destined to be your next summer fling.

Here are the official classifications: 'Decorative Dahlias' This group includes the Dinnerplates and also other taller (to 4 ft.) plants with double, chrysanthemum-like flowers. As you can see, they come in both solids and bi-colors.

'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers. Then the huge flowers keep coming until frost. They're really easy to grow with spectacular results. One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so little...

Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat. (If you've grown perennial Delphiniums, the plant size and growth is similar, but success with Dahlias is much easier.) Keep them free of bugs, well-watered, and well-fertilized as they...

Plant in full sun for non-stop blooms until frost appears. 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...

Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat. (If you've grown perennial Delphiniums, the plant size and growth is similar, but success with Dahlias is much easier.) Keep them free of bugs, well-watered, and well-fertilized as they...

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.

Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat. (If you've grown perennial Delphiniums, the plant size and growth is similar, but success with Dahlias is much easier.) Keep them free of bugs, well-watered, and well-fertilized as they...

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. Prepare to become 'hooked.' First of all, Dahlias are great for cutting, as you can see in the large top photo of an arrangement...

Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat. (If you've grown perennial Delphiniums, the plant size and growth is similar, but success with Dahlias is much easier.) Keep them free of bugs, well-watered, and well-fertilized as they...

Here are the official classifications: 'Decorative Dahlias' This group includes the Dinnerplates and also other taller (to 4 ft.) plants with double, chrysanthemum-like flowers. As you can see, they come in both solids and bi-colors.

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 with color. One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so little...

Its violet-pink blooms are packed with layers of slender, tapered petals that glow in the summer sun. 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.

The seductive, wine-colored blooms of 'Hollyhill Spider Woman' Dahlia add a touch of exotic to the border. This is one of the most unique dahlias we've seen. This cactus-type dahlia has slender, sinewy petals that twist and curl, lending a fringed effect...

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 dahlia! This variety is made for gardeners who like to feature big, bold blossoms.

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. Prepare to become 'hooked.' First of all, Dahlias are great for cutting, as you can see in the large top photo of an arrangement...

Here are the official classifications: 'Decorative Dahlias' This group includes the Dinnerplates and also other taller (to 4 ft.) plants with double, chrysanthemum-like flowers. As you can see, they come in both solids and bi-colors.

Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat. (If you've grown perennial Delphiniums, the plant size and growth is similar, but success with Dahlias is much easier.) Keep them free of bugs, well-watered, and well-fertilized as they...

Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat. (If you've grown perennial Delphiniums, the plant size and growth is similar, but success with Dahlias is much easier.) Keep them free of bugs, well-watered, and well-fertilized as they...