Novelty Dahlias are the best choice for a summer border that has to be colorful and cheerful until late in the season. The petals look much like a cactus dahlia getting 4-6" in diameter and are a white center and purple tips. The striking shape and color of the flowers can easily be combined with each other and with perennials. Further more, Dahlias are great cut flowers. Official flower used for 14th Wedding Anniversary.
Perennial in zones 8-10
Height: 36-40"
Bloom Time: summer
Minimum for Effect: 3
3-10
12-18"
1-2"
8-10
no 1
spring
Dahlia Bulbs
Cutting: cut flowers early in the day and remove all foliage.
Features of Species or Group:
Novelty dahlias are quickly becoming as popular as their traditional counterparts. The novelty dahlias offered at Tulip World have striking vivid colors which you can use to brighten up or accentuate any part of your garden. These unique shades and varieties can be combined with more traditional dahlias to create a splendid ocean of jewel-like blooms.
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 Veritable Novelty 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 Veritable Novelty Dahlia?
Dahlia Bulbs are normally planted spring, and most Veritable Novelty 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!
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