Dahlia Ball Mirella
Best choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, long-lasting cut flower arrangements.
Discover the Dahlia Ball Mirella, a stunning perennial that adds vibrant color to gardens and arrangements. This Ball Dahlia variety features captivating coppery-orange blossoms with rich blends of brick-red, orange, and cream. Ideal for cut flowers and container gardening, Mirella offers a continuous bloom from summer through fall. Each purchase includes two high-quality tubers, ready to thrive and enhance your landscape with its beauty year after year.
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Variety
Mirella (Ball Dahlia)
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Who it's for
- Floral designers seeking long-lasting, structural blooms for arrangements
- Gardeners wanting high-impact, vibrant color focal points
- Flower enthusiasts desiring continuous blooms throughout the season
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners living in colder climates without storage space
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer pest-resistant plant varieties
- Beginners looking for self-supporting plants that require no staking
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Consistent flowering from summer through fall provides extended seasonal garden interest.
Floral Arrangement Utility
Perfectly structured ball-type blooms hold their shape beautifully in cut bouquets.
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant color palette acts as a reliable magnet for local pollinators.
Container Versatility
Compact mounding habit makes this variety ideal for patio pots.
Growth Reliability
High-quality tubers ensure a strong start for perennial garden success.
Maintenance Ease
Requires standard well-drained soil and full sun for optimal performance.
Key Specs
Variety
Mirella (Ball Dahlia)
Plant Type
Tuber
Count
2 tubers
Height
Grows up to 36 inches tall
Spacing
18 inches apart
Planting Depth
1 inch deep
Hardiness Zones
9 through 11 (Suitable for 3 through 11)
Bloom Time
Summer through Fall
Features
- Vivid coppery-orange ball-type blossoms
- Excellent for cut flowers and bouquets
- Compact plants ideal for containers
- Blooms consistently from summer to fall
- Adds vibrant color to gardens
- Perennial life cycle for year after year blooms
- Attracts bees and butterflies
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Dahlia Ball Mirella for its stunning visual impact and reliable performance. Tuber quality upon arrival is consistently noted as robust, leading to high sprouting success. The primary delight is the flower itself, celebrated for its sophisticated apricot salmon and coral coloring and perfect symmetrical ball shape. Reviewers find the blooms exceptional as cut flowers due to strong straight stems. Many report prolific blooming throughout the season. While specialty priced, the perceived value is high because of its show stopping beauty and dependable nature. This variety is frequently repurchased and highly recommended by gardening enthusiasts.
Know before you buy
Each order includes two high-quality Dahlia Ball Mirella tubers ready for planting.
Yes, Mirella is an excellent choice for container gardening due to its compact, mounding growth habit. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is large enough to accommodate a plant that reaches 36 inches in height.
These dahlias thrive in full sun and require well-drained soil to prevent the tubers from rotting. Avoid planting them in areas where water tends to pool after rain.
Absolutely. The ball-type structure of the Mirella dahlia is prized for its longevity and form in bouquets, making it a favorite for cut flower gardens.
Dahlias are perennials in zones 9 through 11. If you live in a colder climate (zones 3 through 8), you will need to lift and store the tubers indoors over the winter to ensure they survive until the following spring.
Plant each tuber 1 inch deep in the soil. Space them 18 inches apart to provide enough room for the plants to develop their signature mounding habit.
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