Dahlia Happy Single® series
Single flowering with one ring of florets and a central group of disc florets. All of them have dark bronze-purple or burgundy foliage which makes a superb contrast with the bright flowers that are 2-4" / 6-10 cm in diameter. You will indeed get that 'happy' feeling when you see these bloom in your garden or on the patio.
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 and for cutflowers.
Other Popular Varieties
'Date' (orange, red heart), 'First Love' (salmon-orange, red heart), 'Party' (yellow), 'Princess' (white & soft pink), 'Romeo' (red) and 'Wink' (pink, purple heart).
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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