Tried & True Dinnerplate Dahlia Collection

Tried & True Dinnerplate Dahlia Collection is composed of three favorite Dahlias with dinner-plate sized blooms that just shout out big color. Thomas Edison, Kelvin Floodlight and Babylon Red Dahlias are all are classic favorites and will provide abundant 6-10" flowers. Blooming from mid-summer to frost, they will provide bright, beautiful cut flowers and light up the garden. Collection of three varieties, 9 bulbs (tubers) total.

Zones	2 - 10
Advantages	Easy To Grow Attract Butterflies Good For Cut Flowers Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
Light Requirements	Full Sun Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Annual Rainfall	20 to 30" 30 to 40" 40 to 50"
Mature Plant Size	Dinnerplate Dahlia Thomas Edison: 36-40" tall Dinnerplate Dahlia Kelvin Floodlight: 36-48" tall Dinnerplate Dahlia Babylon Red: 44-48" tall
Bulb Spacing	1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
Bloom Time	Mid summer until frost
Shipping	Now shipping to zones 7-10. Other zones shipping soon. Learn More…
Size	Collection of 9
SKU	HC017034

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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With our Tried & True Dinnerplate Dahlia Collection, three of the classics are yours for a color-filled summer. Dinnerplate Dahlia ‘Thomas Edison’ flowers with almost electric purple double blooms, ‘Kelvin Floodlight’ Dahlia lights up the garden with bright clear yellow flowers and ‘Babylon Red’ Dahlia shines with fire engine red blossoms. All are tall plants that like full sun to perform their best. Plant them along a wall or be prepared to stake them if their flowers need support. Fantastic cut flowers, the more you cut them, the more they bloom. Butterflies and hummingbirds love them too. Dahlias are some of the easiest and most rewarding flowers to grow, and we make it easy to get started with this fabulous trio. Collection of three varieties, 9 bulbs (tubers) total.

*Does not include planting map.

Dinnerplate Dahlia ‘Thomas Edison’ (3 tubers/bulbs)
‘Kelvin Floodlight’ Dahlia (3 tubers/bulbs)
‘Babylon Red’ Dahlia (3 tubers/bulbs)

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SKU	HC017034
Common Name	Tried & True Dinnerplate Dahlia Collection
Item Package Size	Collection of 9
Flower Color	Mixed
Flower Size	8-10" flowers
Light Requirements	Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Bloom Time	Mid summer until frost
Mature Height	Dinnerplate Dahlia Thomas Edison: 36-40" tall Dinnerplate Dahlia Kelvin Floodlight: 36-48" tall Dinnerplate Dahlia Babylon Red: 44-48" tall
Bulb Spacing	1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
Planting Depth	Bulbs / Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
Amount Of Rain	20 to 30", 30 to 40", 40 to 50"
Soil Type	Sandy Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil, Acidic Soil
Soil Moisture	Average, Well Draining
Ideal Region	Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
Advantages	Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Good For Cut Flowers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
Additional Information	Can be grown as an annual in zones 3-7. Hardy in zones 8-10.
Zones	2, 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.
Planting Time	Spring / Summer
Ships To Canada	No

Planting Guides

Planting and Caring for Pre-Planned Gardens & Collections

Soil Preparation: Remember that proper soil preparation is the key to healthy, vigorous blooming perennials. Use Yum Yum Mix and a high quality compost at recommended rates to prepare the soil. Inoculate the plant roots with Plant Success mycorrhizal inoculant. Planting: Plant according to the mature size of the plant. Don’t be tempted to put the plants too close based on their size in the pots. They’ll grow quickly and cover the space shown in the planting map. (Maps included only with Pre-Planned Gardens, not Collections.)

Fertilizing: Once annually in mid-fall, after plants begin to go dormant. Use Yum Yum Mix or Yum Yum Mix Winterizer at recommended rates to improve the soil and provide essential plant nutrients.Use it with high quality compost, mix half and half by volume and spread on top of the soil. Scratch it in lightly and water thoroughly. It is also beneficial to treat the plant roots with Plant Success® mycorrhizal root inoculant if you didn’t do so at planting time. (Inoculation only needs to be done once.)

Mulching: In arid climates mulching is very beneficial. Coarse textured composts, shredded leaves, pine needles and composted bark are all excellent mulch materials. Apply to a depth of 1-2 inches. Replenish annually (or as needed).

View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.

Shipping

Zone	Shipping Status
Zone 2	Shipping begins the week of May 18th, 2020
Zone 3	Shipping begins the week of May 18th, 2020
Zone 4	Shipping begins the week of May 18th, 2020
Zone 5	Shipping begins the week of April 27th, 2020
Zone 6	Shipping begins the week of April 20th, 2020
Zone 7	Now Shipping
Zone 8	Now Shipping
Zone 9	Now Shipping
Zone 10	Now Shipping

As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (800) 925-9387 or contact us by email.

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