Dahlia - Mystery Day
Discover the Dahlia 'Mystery Day', a stunning dinner plate variety perfect for adding vibrant color to your garden. This perennial produces massive, fully double blooms in a striking wine and white combination, ideal for cutting gardens due to its long, sturdy stems. It thrives in full sun and moderate water, blooming prolifically from summer until the first frost. Hardy in zones 8-11, this easy-to-grow dahlia is a beautiful and rewarding addition to any landscape, attracting butterflies with its abundant blossoms.
$29.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
2766
/ 3259
#2766 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+27%
Above average
Includes
3
/ Clumps of Tubers
Who it's for
- Striking Bi-Color Blooms
- Exceptional Cut Flower
- Extended Summer Bloom
Who should skip it
- Requires Winter Storage
- Susceptible to Pests
- Needs Staking Support
Key Specs
Includes
3 Clumps of Tubers
Planting Depth
Tubers 3-4"; Crown at soil line
Spacing
18-24 inches
Hardiness Zones
8 - 11
Mature Height
36 – 48 inches
Mature Spread
18 – 24 inches
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun
Water Requirement
Moderate
Features
- Massive dinner plate blooms
- Striking wine and white colors
- Long stems for cutting
- Blooms summer to frost
- Attracts butterflies
- Easy to grow perennial
- Resistant to drooping stems
- Profuse blooming habit
What customers say
Growers overwhelmingly praise the Dahlia Mystery Day for its dramatic, high-contrast blooms featuring deep maroon purple petals tipped with white. Successful plants are noted for their vigor and prolific flowering, making this a show-stopping addition to the garden that often exceeds catalog expectations. The core positive sentiment centers on the exceptional visual impact achieved when the tubers perform well. While most experienced success, a small number of customers noted typical specialty tuber challenges, such as initial sprouting failure or slight variegation inconsistencies. Overall, this variety is highly recommended by successful cultivators as a premium, high-impact choice for unique dahlia color palettes.
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