(36-48” tall – 24” wide) If you’re looking for multi-colored hues in your dinner plate dahlias, Akita Dahlia is a terrific choice. The 10” decorative blooms are primarily a deep red-raspberry tipped with white, but they open to hints of orange within. The colors continue to morph as the blossom ages and as new buds open--the result is a rainbow of color on one plant. Blooms are held above deep-green foliage with a good mid-size habit, which makes it ideal for middle-of-the-border installations. Don’t let Akita Dahlia dry out, but don’t let it sit with wet feet either. The perfect combination is a full sun location in humusy, moisture-retentive soil that drains well. Protection from high winds is a good idea with dahlias. Plant the tubers in sharp grit if you have vole issues in your garden. A great cut flower, Akita Dahlia tubers should be lifted and stored in a dry, cool, frost-free area in zones cooler than 8.
More InformationSKU | AM017366 |
Common Name | Akita Dinner Plate Dahlia |
Botanical Name | Dinner Plate Dahlia Akita |
Item Package Size | Bag of 3 |
Flower Color | Red |
Flower Size | 8-10" flowers |
Foliage | Serrated, oval-shaped green foliage. |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Bloom Time | Summer until frost |
Mature Height | 36-48" tall |
Bulb Spacing | 1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft. |
Bulb Size | #1 Clump |
Planting Depth | Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Easy To Grow, Attract Hummingbirds, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers |
Additional Information | Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7. |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses. |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |