Seattle Dinner Plate Dahlia
Best choice for gardeners wanting dramatic, long-lasting cut flower displays.
Transform your garden with the Seattle Dinner Plate Dahlia, a stunning variety that produces magnificent, fully double blooms up to 8 inches wide. Its canary yellow petals are beautifully tipped with white and soft peach undertones, creating a striking visual. These dahlias provide continuous color from mid-summer until the first frost and are excellent for cutting, lasting up to ten days in a vase. They thrive in sunny locations with well-drained soil and can be stored over winter in cooler climates for perennial enjoyment.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a dramatic, high-impact focal point
- Floral designers creating impressive, large-scale arrangements
- Homeowners wanting vibrant, long-lasting seasonal color
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding extra structural support tasks
- Cold-climate growers lacking indoor storage for winter tubers
- Busy gardeners preferring plants that require minimal pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Massive eight-inch double flowers create an immediate, high-drama garden focal point.
Pollinator Appeal
Bright, nectar-rich petals act as a natural magnet for local pollinators.
Vase Longevity
Impressive ten-day cut life makes these ideal for indoor floral arrangements.
Seasonal Endurance
Reliable, continuous color production from mid-summer through the first autumn frost.
Cultivation Versatility
Adapts easily to both garden beds and decorative container gardening setups.
Climate Flexibility
Broad zone compatibility allows for widespread success across diverse growing regions.
Key Specs
Zones
3-10
Hardiness Zone
8, 9, 10
Bloom Time
Mid summer until frost
Flower Size
6-8 inches
Mature Height
36-40 inches
Planting Depth
1-2 inches
Ships As
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Features
- Produces stunning 8-inch double flowers
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Blooms from mid-summer to frost
- Easy to grow in containers or beds
- Neonicotinoid-free bulbs
- Vibrant yellow, white, and peach petals
- Perennial in warmer climates
What customers say
Customer enthusiasm for the Seattle Dinner Plate Dahlia centers on its spectacular quality and visual impact. Gardeners consistently report that the blooms meet or exceed the promised dinner plate size, describing them as stunning and massive focal points. Reviewers praised the excellent health and high sprouting success rate of the tubers upon arrival, indicating strong product quality. While the premium cost is occasionally noted, the consensus is that this dahlia is a worthwhile investment for its magnificent and reliable performance. Minor issues related to growing difficulty in specific climates do not detract from the overall glowing assessment of this highly desirable ornamental specimen.
Know before you buy
These dahlias produce impressive, fully double blooms that typically measure between 6 and 8 inches in diameter.
Yes, they are versatile and grow well in both garden beds and large containers. Ensure your pots have adequate drainage and enough space to support a plant that reaches up to 40 inches in height.
In USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10, these dahlias can remain in the ground as perennials. If you live in zones 3 through 7, you will need to lift and store the tubers in a cool, dry place over the winter to protect them from freezing temperatures.
When properly cared for, Seattle Dinner Plate Dahlia blooms are excellent for cut arrangements and can last up to ten days in a vase.
For the best results and continuous flowering from mid-summer until the first frost, these dahlias should be planted in a location that receives full sun.
Yes, these bulbs are neonicotinoid-free. Additionally, the large, vibrant blooms are known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.
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