Belle of Barmera Dinner Plate Dahlia
Elevate your garden with the Belle of Barmera Dinner Plate Dahlia. This stunning variety produces exceptionally large, double blooms, measuring 8 to 10 inches across, in a captivating blend of vibrant pink and peachy-salmon hues. Growing to a mature height of 4 feet on strong stems, it's perfect for creating dramatic floral arrangements or as a breathtaking garden focal point. Thriving in full sun with well-draining soil, it offers perennial beauty in warmer climates and is easy to store over winter in colder regions, ensuring blooms from summer until frost.
$21.52
Owner Satisfaction
3.9
/ 5
Category Rank
3120
/ 3259
#3120 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-9%
Below average
Flower Size
810
/ - inches wide
Who it's for
- Spectacular Dinner Plate Blooms
- Unique Apricot-Coral Hue
- Excellent Long-Season Cut Flower
Who should skip it
- Requires Extensive Staking
- Tender Bulb Dormancy Requirements
- Susceptible to Common Pests
Key Specs
Flower Size
8-10 inches wide
Mature Height
36-48 inches tall
Growing Zones
3 through 10
Perennial in Zones
8, 9, and 10
Planting Depth
1-2 inches deep
Soil Requirement
Well-drained soil
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Ships As
#1 Clump Tuber
Features
- Produces dinner plate-sized blooms up to 10 inches wide.
- Vibrant pink and peachy-salmon flower colors.
- Grows to a mature height of 4 feet.
- Blooms continuously from summer until frost.
- Ideal for cut flower arrangements.
- Suitable for container planting.
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Easy to grow and maintain.
What customers say
Customer sentiment for the Belle of Barmera Dahlia is highly polarized, centering on tuber quality and subsequent bloom performance. When successful, growers report spectacular, massive blooms matching the advertised coral pink color, praising the plant's robust growth and significant garden impact. These positive experiences confirm the flower's premium potential. However, a major concern involves inconsistent tuber viability upon arrival. Several customers received damaged or rotten stock, leading to frustrating failure to sprout and negatively affecting the perceived value. The core issue is quality control during shipping. While the potential for breathtaking beauty is undeniable, inconsistent initial stock prevents a universally positive experience, despite the stunning results achieved by those who received healthy tubers.
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