5 Seeds Dahlia Dinnerplate Cactus Type Mixed Hybrid Flower

Dahlia dinnerplate cactus type mixed hybrids are prized for their large, spiky-petaled blooms that add bold texture and color to summer and fall gardens. These mixed hybrids produce flowers in a range of shades on tall, sturdy stems, making them a striking choice for borders, cutting gardens, and focal plantings.

The blooms are excellent for cut flower arrangements thanks to their long stems and lasting form, while in the garden they attract pollinators and provide late-season color after many other plants fade. Plants grow from tuberous roots and perform best in full sun with well-drained soil, deadheading to encourage continued blooming.
Species: Dahlia hybrida
Type: Tender perennial tuberous-rooted flower
Plant Habit: Upright, bushy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile
Zones: 8-11 as perennial, grown as annual elsewhere
Germination: 7-21 days at 65-75F
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, surface sow lightly
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Pinch growing tips for bushier plants and taller stem production