Dahlia Peony-flowering type

Dahlia Peony-flowering type

Semi double flowers (4-5" / 10-13 cm) with open centers that are surrounded by two or three rows of petals that are often twisted or curled. Most varieties have beautiful bronze-purple or burgundy coloured foliage which creates a wonderful contrast with the bright colourful flowers.

What You Need To Know Before You Plant:

When Will This Flower Bloom?

Mid Summer continuous into late Fall

When Should I Buy and Plant These Bulbs?

Spring

What Kind of Light Does This Bulb Prefer?

Full sun to dappled shade

What Color Will the Flower Be?

See 'popular varieties'

How Far Apart Should I Plant These Bulbs?

18 in / 45 cm

How Deep Should I Dig?

(see planting note) in

How Tall Will It Grow?

30-40 in / 75-100 cm

Is It Deer/Critter Resistant?

Yes

How Can I Best Use It in My Landscaping?

In borders, perennial- and flower-beds, containers and for cutflowers.

Other Popular Varieties

'Bishop of Auckland' (dark red), 'Bishop of Canterbury' (deep purple), 'Bishop of Llandaff' (red), 'Bishop of Oxford' (orange) and 'Bishop of York' (bronze-yellow).

Additional Information

* PLANTING NOTE: do not plant too deep, the crown of the tuber should be just below or at soil level. Adjust your planting dept according to the size of the tuber.

About the Family

Dahlia Family

Central America, Mexico and Columbia. The Aztecs gathered and cultivated dahlias for food, ceremonial and decorative purposes and the long woody stems of one variety was used for small pipes. The dahlia is named after 18th century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. It was named the national flower of Mexico in 1963.

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