'Barbarossa' Decorative Dahlia - 2 Tubers

'Barbarossa' Decorative Dahlia - 2 Tubers
by Hirts: Bulb; Dahlia

Buy new: $7.99

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Review & Description

DAHLIA: The word dahlia means "plant with tube- like stems". With a blast of different colors, shapes and sizes, Dahlias bring life and beauty back to your landscape in late summer and into the fall months. The diversity of Dahlias allow you to use them in many different aspects of your landscape design, from low growing border plants to stately background plantings which may reach six feet in height. Dahlias make excellent cut flowers, which typically last about a week in the house.

Barbarossa is one of the few big dahlias that is asked for by name every spring by gardeners all across the country. It's been around for years, and never disappoints.

The "bulbs" are actually tubers, and look a lot like peony roots--sort of like a bunch of carrots. The plants grow quickly and some grow quite tall, always with lush deep green foliage. The flowers have been hybridized into various forms, the most famous being the "Dinnerplate Dahlias." They have huge double flowers up to 8", sometimes a whopping 10" across, so the name makes sense. "Decorative Dahlias" or "Semi-Dinnerplates" are others with flowers not quite so large. And the beautiful "Shogun Dahlias", also smaller, feature a special strain of particularly lovely bi-colors.

Common Name: Dinnerplate Dahlia - Barbarossa
Type: Annual Flower Bulb / Tuber
Color: Pure red flowers
Height: 36-40" tall
Spread/Width: Plant 1 bulb / tuber per square foot
Bloom Time: Mid summer until frost
Flower: Up to 8" across
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Soil Preferences: Dahlias will tolerate most soil types but prefer a sandy, well drained soil.
Advantages: Excellent cut flower. Attracts birds and butterflies.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15090 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Hirts: Bulb; Dahlia

Features

• Huge Dinnerplate
• Height: 40". Loves the sun.
• Blooms August until the frosts in the fall
• Hardy in zones 8-10, elsewhere dig and store in the winter.
• Immediate Shipping. #1 size tubers