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Nuit D'ete Cactus Dahlia

Dahlia 'Nuit d'Ete'

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$22.99
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ZONES  3-11 | Good to grow! Zone

‘Nuit D’Ete’ Cactus Dahlia packs a punch with dramatic scarlet flowers, cartwheeling like fireworks through the garden. Wake up your flower bed with these prolific flowers – the 5” blooms are just as elegant in your garden as they are in your vase. Good news: the more you cut them, the more blossoms you will have, so be sure to plant plenty for beautiful bouquets. Pollinator and bee-friendly and excellent for cut flowers.

Nuit D'ete Cactus Dahlia

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Description

‘Nuit D’Ete’ Cactus Dahlia wakes up a sleepy summer garden with spikey deep-red to black petaled blossoms, up to 5" across. A reliable bloomer, and a favorite of bees, Nuit D’Ete will keep you in flowers from mid-summer until first frost. Narrow petals curl into the shape of quills - hence the name “Cactus” Dahlia. Spunky and fun, this dahlia is an easy grower in a sunny spot with compost enriched soil and good drainage. Just plant the tubers when the soil has warmed (60°>F) – a few weeks after the last frost. Plant 3-4" deep and once the plant has sprouted, keep the soil consistently moist for best growth. For longer flower stems, when the plant reaches 12", cut the center growth back by 3-4 inches. This mid-sized, 3-4' tall Dahlia is an easy addition to a flower bed. Plant with echinacea, Agastache, and asters where they can add the perfect note to your planting. Dahlias are addictive, and you will soon find yourself planning more flower beds! Perennial in zones 8-10, mulching sometimes works in zone 7. Otherwise, dig tubers in fall for storage and replanting the next spring. (3-4' tall x 18" wide)

Planting & Care

Summer Blooming Bulbs, including popular varieties such as gladiolus and dahlias, are planted in the spring and bloom in the summer. Most of these bulbs are tropical and require warm weather to be planted. There must not be any danger of frost and your ground temperature must have reached 55 degrees Fahrenheit before planting. Many
of our summer blooming bulbs can be planted as perennials in zones 9-10 (zone 8 if mulched), but should be treated as annuals in cooler climates. You can lift them and store them in the fall, or bring patio pots inside before frost. See page 15 of our Planting Guide for a bulb depth planting illustration. Read our article about How To Grow Dahlias.

Growing Dahlias: Plant Dahlia tubers after spring frosts in good garden soil with full sun. Dahlias must be protected from high winds, so we suggest you position them against a wall or be ready to stake them. Keep the plants well-watered and free of bugs, applying flower fertilizer as they grow. Your dahlias will be in full bloom by July or August, with the enormous flowers continuing to bloom until frost. As frost threatens, pull up the roots and trim off the stems. You can store the tubers in a cool dry place until the following spring.

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 fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-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 at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.

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key features

Advantages
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Easy To Grow
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Cut Flowers
  • Mass Plantings
  • Container Planting
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Summer until frost

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
  • Moist / Wet
Water Tolerance
Moderate Rainfall
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
Flower Size
Up to 5" blooms
Mature Height
32-36" tall
Bulb Spacing
1 bulb / tuber per sq. ft.
Planting Depth
Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line.
Growing Zones
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10
  • Zone 11
Hardiness Zone
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10
  • Zone 11
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