Dahlia - Sunshine
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, butterfly-friendly summer color.
Brighten your garden with the Dahlia - Sunshine, a stunning variety known for its cheerful yellow blooms with striking red accents and a golden center. Growing to a height of 18-24 inches, its dark purple foliage provides a beautiful contrast. This dahlia is exceptionally easy to cultivate and is a magnet for nectar-rich butterflies. It thrives in full sun and is ideal for garden beds, borders, or as a captivating addition to cut flower arrangements. This offering includes 3 clumps of tubers, promising a season of vibrant summer and fall color.
$29.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1533
/ 3088
#1533 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+27%
Above average
SKU
1204903
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact color and pollinator attraction
- Landscape planners wanting long-lasting summer color
- Floral enthusiasts creating fresh indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners living in colder climates
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding consistent pest monitoring
- Beginners preferring plants that do not require staking
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking contrast between yellow petals and dark foliage creates immediate garden drama.
Ease of Cultivation
Reliable growth habits make this an ideal choice for novice gardeners.
Pollinator Appeal
Nectar-rich blooms act as a reliable magnet for local butterfly populations.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and vibrant color profiles excel in indoor floral arrangements.
Seasonal Longevity
Consistent blooming cycles provide color from mid-summer well into the fall.
Landscape Versatility
Compact mounding habit fits perfectly into borders or smaller garden beds.
Key Specs
SKU
12049-03
Includes
3 Clumps of Tubers
Planting Depth
3-4 inches
Spacing
18-24 inches apart
Mature Height
18 - 24 inches
Mature Spread
18 - 24 inches
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
8-11 (or Annual in 3-7)
Features
- Vibrant yellow and red flowers
- Dark purple foliage for contrast
- Attracts butterflies
- Easy to grow
- Excellent for cut flowers
- Blooms summer through fall
- Suitable for annual or perennial zones
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Dahlia Sunshine bulbs for their exceptional quality and reliable performance. Reviewers consistently highlight the healthy, large tubers received, noting excellent transit protection. The primary satisfaction driver is the high germination rate, leading to vigorous plants. Established dahlias produce stunning, large blooms in the cheerful yellow hue, often exceeding expectations for height and flower count, making them superb cut flowers. While a few isolated reports mentioned delayed sprouting, the overall sentiment confirms this variety is a premium, reliable choice for gardeners seeking prolific blooming and excellent garden value.
Know before you buy
Each order includes 3 clumps of dahlia tubers, which is enough to create a substantial grouping in your garden or several containers.
Yes, you can. While they are perennial in zones 8-11, gardeners in zones 3-7 can treat them as annuals or dig up and store the tubers indoors over the winter to replant the following spring.
Sunshine dahlias require a spot that receives full sun and has well-drained soil. Avoid planting them in areas where water tends to pool, as this can cause the tubers to rot.
Space your tubers 18 to 24 inches apart. This ensures adequate airflow, which helps keep the foliage healthy and prevents overcrowding as the plants reach their mature height.
Absolutely. Their vibrant yellow and red blooms make excellent cut flowers, and the dark purple foliage adds a sophisticated, high-contrast look to any floral arrangement.
No extra steps are required. The nectar-rich blooms of the Sunshine dahlia are naturally attractive to butterflies, so simply planting them in a sunny location will draw pollinators to your garden.
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