Mystery Day Dinner Plate Dahlia
Discover the dramatic beauty of the 'Mystery Day' Dahlia, a stunning Dinnerplate variety featuring enormous, double blooms up to 9 inches across. Its captivating deep burgundy petals are elegantly tipped with white, creating a unique visual appeal. This perennial flower thrives in full sun, blooming prolifically from midsummer until the first frost. Perfect for cutting gardens and creating striking arrangements, these dahlias grow to a mature height of 32-40 inches. In colder climates, simply lift and store the tubers for the following season.
$19.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
3013
/ 3223
#3013 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-15%
Below average
Flower Size
79
/ -" wide
Who it's for
- Dramatic Bloom Size
- Unique Bi-Color Pattern
- Excellent Cut Flower Production
Who should skip it
- Requires Annual Winter Storage
- Needs Structural Support
- High Pest Susceptibility
Key Specs
Flower Size
7-9" wide
Mature Height
32-40" tall
Hardiness Zones
3-10
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Ships As
#1 Clump Tuber
Planting Depth
1-2" deep
Bulb Spacing
1 per sq ft
Soil Moisture
Moderate
Features
- Massive 7-9" dinnerplate-sized blooms
- Striking deep burgundy with white-tipped petals
- Full, double flowers bloom until frost
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Easy to grow and multiplies annually
- Suitable for container planting
- Perennial life cycle for year after year blooms
What customers say
Customers are highly enthusiastic about the 'Mystery Day Dinner Plate Dahlia' blooms, frequently calling them showstoppers that perfectly match the advertised dramatic maroon and white coloration and impressive size. Successful growers praise the visual impact, confirming the plant transforms garden spaces. However, satisfaction is polarized by the inconsistent viability of the specialty tubers. A significant number of reviews cite disappointment when tubers arrive damaged or fail to sprout, leading to concerns about wasted investment. For those who achieve growth, the value perception is excellent due to the unique beauty. For others, the planting risk significantly lowers overall satisfaction. The desire for this high impact variety remains strong despite the inherent challenges of tuber gardening.
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