dinner plate dahlia seeds for sale Akita Dinnerplate Dahlia

dinner plate dahlia seeds for sale Akita Dinnerplate DahliaIf youre 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

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.

Dahlias are perennial in zones 8-10, but in cooler zones, tubers can be dug after frost comes, stored over winter, then re-planted the following spring. Grow Dahlias in a sunny spot, in average soil that drains well. Keep moisture consistent once it begins to grow and enjoy a non-stop color parade. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers and pinch off small side buds to encourage larger flowers if desired.