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Orfeo Cactus Dahlia

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1 tuberous root "Orfeo Cactus Dahlia" per package

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March 12, 2012
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This Cactus Dahlia has deep fushia red & pink petals that curl into little tubes that poke out from the center. The blooms on these are 6-8" in diameter. Dahlias are great cut flowers. Official flower used for 14th Wedding Anniversary.

Perennial only in zones 8-10.

Height: 24-30"

Bloom Time: summer

Minimum for Effect: 7

4-10

12-18"

1-2"

8-10

No 1

	spring
	Dahlia Bulbs		1879


	Cutting: cut the flowers early in the day and remove all foliage.

Features of Species or Group:
		Interestingly enough, the cactus flowered Dahlias are an old Mexican-cultivated variety, and probably the farthest deviation from the wild species. The cactus flowered Dahlia often grows very tall. The double flowers consist of elongated, pointed petals.
Features of Genus:
		Dahlias belong to the most popular plants because of their long flowering period and splendid flowers. Interestingly enough, this widely cultivated flower, with its many species, cultivars and varieties, had to be discovered twice. The first description was written in 1615 in a series of books about animals and plants from "New Spain" (modern day Mexico), where the Aztecs cultivated them as ornamental garden plants. Yet it wasn't until 1789 that the director of the Royal Gardens in Madrid received some seeds from the Spanish director of the Botanical Garden in Mexico. Two years later, he described a half double, purple variety and named it after a Swedish botanist, Andreas Dahl. Many experiments followed and many species and cultivars were developed, giving Dahlias the popularity and wide spread admiration they enjoy today.


How to Plant Dahlia Bulbs?
			To plant Dahlia Bulbs the bulbs should be planted with the nose of the bulb upward (or the roots facing downwards) and the Orfeo Cactus Dahlia should be planted roughly 1-2" deep and 12-18" apart from one another. Note: For some bulbs you may not be able to tell which way is up or down, in these cases just plant them on their side and they will adjust on their own.
When to Plant Orfeo Cactus Dahlia?
			Dahlia Bulbs are normally planted spring, and most Orfeo Cactus Dahlia will begin to flower sometime in summer.

Shipping Schedule: (Spring 2012)

We will begin shipping most spring-planted bulbs beginning in Mid-March, and will ship based on the best time to plant in your zone. The shipping schedule for those orders is listed below. If you need your bulbs shipped earlier or later than the date listed, please contact Customer Service at 1-866-688-9547 at least 5 business days advance of that date.* Packages will ship UPS Ground (3-5 days). If you need 1-day or 2-day air delivery, please contact us for a price quote based on your order and location.

Hardiness Zone	Shipping Schedule
Amaryllis	Ships within 3-5 Business Days
Begonia-Only Orders	Shipping Begins Late February

Zones 8-11	Shipping Begins Mid-March
Zones 6-7	Shipping Begins Early April
Zones 3-5	Shipping Begins Mid-April

*We cannot guarantee delivery of fall-planted bulb orders before March 12, except begonia-only orders.

Shipping Charges:
Shipping is only $3.95 for any and all orders, including bulk bulbs!

Order Total	Shipping & Handling
Any Amount	$3.95

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