Dahlia - Seattle
Best choice for gardeners wanting dramatic, long-lasting cut flower arrangements.
Brighten your garden with the Dahlia - Seattle, a stunning Dinner Plate variety known for its large, sunny blooms. This dahlia features radiant golden-yellow petals edged with pure white, emerging from lush green foliage. Its full, abundant flower form adds beauty to the late-season garden, especially as other plants begin to fade. These extra-large 8-inch blossoms are perfect for creating lovely cut arrangements and bouquets. Easy to grow, this dahlia is a summer blooming favorite that delivers continuous color from summer into fall.
$23.96
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
16
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#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Height
3648
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, dramatic floral focal points
- Floral designers and hobbyists creating long-lasting arrangements
- Homeowners wanting continuous color through late autumn
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in cold climates lacking indoor storage space
- Low-maintenance growers who prefer hands-off plant care
- Busy gardeners wanting to avoid manual staking requirements
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Eight-inch dinner plate blooms provide a dramatic focal point for gardens.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and massive blossoms make these ideal for professional-grade bouquets.
Bloom Longevity
Reliable color production sustains garden interest from mid-summer through late autumn.
Pollinator Appeal
Open, radiant petals effectively attract bees and butterflies to your landscape.
Cultivation Ease
Straightforward planting requirements make these accessible for gardeners of all levels.
Climate Versatility
Requires lifting in colder zones, limiting its perennial status to warmer regions.
Key Specs
Height
36 - 48 inches
Spread
18 - 24 inches
Planting Depth
Tubers 3-4 inches; Crown at soil line
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
8 - 11 (Annual use in Zones 3 - 7)
Includes
3 Clumps of Tubers
SKU
12032-03
Watering Needs
Moderate
Features
- Dinner Plate Dahlia with large blooms
- Bright yellow and white flower coloring
- Extra-large 8-inch blossom size
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Blooms throughout summer into fall
- Ships as three clumps of tubers
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Annual and perennial life cycle
What customers say
Customers express high satisfaction with the Dahlia Seattle bulbs, focusing primarily on exceptional product quality and the resulting floral display. Reviewers consistently note the health and vigor of the tubers upon arrival, supported by excellent packaging. The Seattle variety delivers its promised stunning, large, creamy white and yellow blooms, achieving spectacular results. Near perfect sprouting rates confirm superior bulb viability. Gardeners feel the investment is justified by the exceptional beauty and size of the mature flowers. The consensus is that these bulbs offer a reliable path to achieving professional grade garden aesthetics, solidifying their reputation as a high value purchase for dramatic summer color.
Know before you buy
The Seattle variety is a Dinner Plate dahlia, meaning it produces impressive, extra-large blossoms that reach approximately 8 inches in diameter.
It depends on your climate. They are perennial in hardiness zones 8 through 11, but if you live in zones 3 through 7, you should treat them as annuals or lift and store the tubers indoors over the winter.
These dahlias thrive in full sun and require well-drained soil to prevent the tubers from rotting. Ensure you plant them in a spot that receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
Each order includes three clumps of tubers, which provides you with three individual plants to establish in your garden.
Yes, their large, sturdy blooms and long stems make them an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements and bouquets.
Given their upright growth habit and a spread of 18 to 24 inches, you should space your tubers at least 2 feet apart to ensure proper air circulation and growth.
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