High Country Gardens
Tried & True Dinnerplate Dahlia Collection
Best choice for gardeners wanting dramatic, long-lasting floral displays.
Transform your garden with the Tried & True Dinnerplate Dahlia Collection, featuring nine tubers of classic Dahlia varieties known for their spectacular, large blooms. These impressive flowers, measuring 6-10 inches across, provide a stunning display of color from mid-summer until the first frost. Easy to grow and highly rewarding, they are perfect for adding vibrant cut flowers to your home or attracting beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. This collection offers a simple way to cultivate reliable, show-stopping Dahlias.
$53.19
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 3183
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+126%
Above average
Quantity
93
/ tubers ( of each variety: 'Thomas Edison', 'Kelvin Floodlight', 'Babylon Red')
Who it's for
- Homeowners desiring long-lasting, vibrant seasonal color
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, dramatic floral focal points
- Beginners wanting reliable, high-performing plant varieties
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unable to provide consistent plant support
- People lacking space or time for winter tuber storage
- Gardeners who prefer low-maintenance, pest-resistant plants
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Massive dinner-plate blooms create an undeniable focal point in any garden.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws butterflies and hummingbirds to your outdoor space all season.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward planting process makes high-end floral results accessible for beginners.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and impressive size make these perfect for indoor arrangements.
Hardiness Versatility
Broad zone compatibility allows gardeners across most climates to enjoy success.
Seasonal Longevity
Provides consistent, vibrant color from mid-summer through the first autumn frost.
Key Specs
Quantity
9 tubers (3 of each variety: 'Thomas Edison', 'Kelvin Floodlight', 'Babylon Red')
Flower Size
6-10 inches
Mature Height
36-48 inches
Planting Depth
1-2 inches
Spacing
1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
Hardiness Zones
3-11
Ships As
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Non-GMO
Features
- Produces impressive dinner-plate sized blooms (6-10").
- Long bloom time from mid-summer to frost.
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Easy to grow and rewarding.
- Excellent for cutting.
- Includes 9 tubers for a full display.
- Tall-growing habit adds vertical interest.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the tubers received in the Tried & True Dinnerplate Dahlia Collection. Reviewers frequently highlight the reliability of these plants, noting that the tubers sprout vigorously and produce the promised spectacular, large blooms. This collection delivers impressive garden impact, making the initial investment feel completely justified. The ease of successful growth, even for novice gardeners, is a recurring positive point, establishing this collection as a dependable choice for dramatic summer color.
Know before you buy
This collection features impressive dinner-plate sized blooms that measure between 6 and 10 inches across. The plants themselves reach a mature height of 36 to 48 inches, providing significant vertical interest in your garden beds.
Dahlias are tender perennials. In warmer climates (USDA zones 8-11), they can often be left in the ground year-round, while in cooler zones (3-7), you will need to dig up and store the tubers indoors over the winter to protect them from freezing temperatures.
The collection includes nine tubers in total, consisting of three tubers each of the 'Thomas Edison', 'Kelvin Floodlight', and 'Babylon Red' varieties.
For the best results and the most prolific flowering, these dahlias should be planted in a location that receives full sun. This ensures they have the energy required to produce their signature large blooms from mid-summer through the first frost.
Yes, these dahlias are excellent for cutting. Their long stems and large, vibrant blooms make them a popular choice for creating dramatic, high-impact floral arrangements for your home.
Plant the tubers at a depth of 1 to 2 inches. For optimal growth and airflow, space them at a density of one tuber per square foot.
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