Manhattan Island Dinner Plate Dahlia
Best choice for gardeners wanting dramatic, large-scale floral displays.
Bring the vibrant energy of the city to your garden with the Manhattan Island Dinner Plate Dahlia. This stunning variety produces enormous, eye-catching red blooms with a striking yellow center, offering a spectacular display from summer through fall. These impressive flowers are excellent for cutting and bringing indoors. While perennial in warmer climates (zones 8-10), its tubers can be stored over winter in cooler regions for replanting in spring. It thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, with simple care encouraging continuous blooming.
$19.99
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Price vs Category Average
-15%
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Growing Zones
310
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Who it's for
- Designers looking for vibrant, tropical focal points
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, oversized floral displays
- Florists creating professional-grade, long-stemmed arrangements
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting low-maintenance, self-supporting plants
- Busy growers avoiding seasonal digging and indoor storage
- Beginners preferring plants resistant to common garden pests
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Massive dinner plate blooms create an undeniable focal point in gardens.
Pollinator Appeal
Bright colors and nectar-rich centers effectively draw butterflies and hummingbirds.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and impressive size make these perfect for indoor arrangements.
Garden Resilience
Deer resistance provides peace of mind for vulnerable outdoor planting areas.
Growth Versatility
Adapts well to both container gardening and traditional landscape beds.
Maintenance Ease
Simple care requirements, though winter storage is necessary in colder climates.
Key Specs
Growing Zones
3-10
Bloom Time
Summer until frost
Flower Size
8-10 inches
Mature Height
36-40 inches tall
Bulb Spacing
1 tuber per square foot
Flower Bulb Size
#1 Clump
Planting Depth
1-2 inches deep
Soil Moisture
Average
Features
- Produces huge 8-10 inch dinner plate blooms
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Deer resistant for garden protection
- Excellent for use as cut flowers
- Easy to grow in containers or beds
- Blooms consistently from summer to fall
- Neonicotinoid Free growing practices
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Manhattan Island Dahlia for its spectacular size and deep, luxurious coloration, calling it a true garden showstopper. The blooms consistently exceed expectations, becoming the landscape's focal point. Reviewers frequently note the robust health and high success rate of the received tubers. While the dramatic visual impact earns strong recommendations, some growers experienced typical challenges. A small number reported variability in sprouting success with the large tubers. Additionally, the sheer weight of mature blooms requires staking, which some novice gardeners found challenging. Despite these minor cultivation hurdles, the consensus is exceptionally positive, solidifying this variety as a premium, high-value investment for achieving high impact.
Know before you buy
These are true dinner plate dahlias, producing impressive, showy blooms that measure between 8 and 10 inches in diameter.
If you live in USDA zones 8-10, the tubers can remain in the ground year-round. In cooler regions (zones 3-7), you must dig up and store the tubers in a cool, dry place once the first frost hits, then replant them in the spring.
For optimal growth and airflow, plant your tubers with a spacing of one tuber per square foot. This ensures each plant has enough room to reach its mature height of 36 to 40 inches.
Yes, they grow well in containers as long as the pot is large enough to accommodate the root system and provides excellent drainage. Ensure the container is placed in a location that receives full sun.
Absolutely. The vibrant color and size of the Manhattan Island Dahlia are highly effective at attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden throughout the summer and fall.
No, these dahlias are considered deer resistant, making them a safer choice for gardens where deer are a common nuisance.
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