Dahlia - Lady Darlene
Best statement flower for gardeners seeking dramatic, low-maintenance summer color.
Dahlia 'Lady Darlene' is a stunning choice for any garden, boasting gigantic dinner plate blooms up to 10 inches across in fiery golden and magenta hues. This perennial variety thrives in full sun, blooming profusely from summer until the first frost. Reaching an impressive height of 30 to 36 inches, it's perfect for garden beds, borders, or as a dramatic cut flower. Lady Darlene is remarkably easy to care for, making it a rewarding addition for gardeners of all levels.
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Price vs Category Average
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Planting Zone
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, high-impact focal point
- Floral designers wanting long-lasting, sturdy cut flowers
- Homeowners desiring reliable, season-long garden color
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance, leave-in-ground perennials
- Minimalists looking for plants that stand up on their own
- Casual growers preferring hands-off, pest-resistant plant varieties
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Massive ten-inch dinner plate blooms create an undeniable focal point.
Maintenance Effort
Straightforward care requirements make this variety accessible for novice gardeners.
Floral Longevity
Consistent flowering from mid-summer through the first frost ensures extended color.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and dramatic form make these ideal for indoor arrangements.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably attracts butterflies to the garden throughout the peak growing season.
Growth Consistency
Predictable mounding habit provides reliable structure for beds and borders.
Key Specs
Planting Zone
8 - 11
Mature Height
30 - 36 inches
Mature Spread
18 – 24 inches
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun
Water Requirement
Moderate
Planting Depth
Tubers 3-4 inches deep
Includes
3 Clumps of Tubers
Planting Season
Spring
Features
- Gigantic dinner plate blooms up to 10 inches
- Stunning golden and magenta flower color
- Blooms profusely from summer to fall
- Very easy to care for
- Impressive height of 30-36 inches
- Excellent for cutting gardens
- Thrives in full sun
- Fully double with perfect form
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the 'Lady Darlene' dahlia tubers for their superior quality and stunning performance. Reviewers consistently report receiving robust, healthy stock that results in an excellent sprouting rate. The true highlight is the vibrant bloom display, featuring a perfect blend of fiery orange, deep red, and sunny yellow that often exceeds expectations in size. Experienced growers value the genetic integrity and reliable results provided by Easy to Grow Bulbs. While priced as a specialty item, the dramatic visual return and consistent success solidify this variety as offering exceptional value. It is highly recommended for enthusiasts seeking show stopping color and dependable, professional grade results in their gardens.
Know before you buy
The 'Lady Darlene' is a dinner plate dahlia, meaning its fully double blooms can reach an impressive 10 inches in diameter.
Yes, these dahlias can be grown in large containers, provided the pot is at least 12 to 15 inches deep and wide to accommodate their root system and provide stability for their 30 to 36-inch height.
Given the size of the dinner plate blooms and the plant's height, staking is recommended. Providing support will prevent the heavy flowers from drooping or the stems from snapping during windy weather.
Full sun means these dahlias require at least 6 to 8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight daily to produce their best color and most abundant blooms.
Dahlia 'Lady Darlene' is hardy in zones 8 through 11. If you live in a colder climate, you will need to dig up the tubers in the fall and store them indoors over the winter.
These plants prefer moderate, consistent moisture. Water them deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry, ensuring the soil remains well-drained to prevent the tubers from rotting.
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