White Flower Farm Dahlia Burlesca
Best choice for gardeners seeking long-lasting, vibrant cut flower arrangements.
These honeycomb blooms bring a sophisticated, smoky sunset palette to your garden borders from midsummer through fall. While the actual colors lean more toward a moody plum than the vibrant catalog photos, their reliable performance and cut-flower longevity make them a standout addition to any landscape.
$11.00
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a dramatic, high-impact focal point
- Floral designers needing reliable, long-lasting stems for bouquets
- Design-conscious gardeners curating a sophisticated, multi-tonal color palette
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer hands-off plant support
- Busy gardeners in colder climates avoiding seasonal tuber storage
- Casual growers who prefer plants requiring minimal pest management
Performance breakdown
Bloom consistency
Reliable flowering from midsummer through the first frost of autumn.
Color accuracy
Expect smoky, brownish-plum tones rather than the vibrant sunset hues pictured.
Arrangement utility
Perfectly sized honeycomb blooms make for striking, long-lasting cut flower displays.
Growth vigor
Selected for strong performance and resilience during extensive growing trials.
Maintenance demand
Requires winter tuber storage in colder climates to ensure annual survival.
Garden versatility
Ideal height for borders and thrives in both beds and containers.
Key Specs
Flower Form
Ball-form Dahlia
Bloom Size
2.5 inches
Hardiness
Perennial in Zones 8–10; treated as annual elsewhere
Mature Height
28-32 inches
Mature Spread
18 inches
Spacing
18-24 inches
Planting Depth
4 inches
Soil pH Preference
6.5 to 7.0
Fertilizer Recommendation
Low in nitrogen (e.g., 5-10-10)
Shipping Form
Dormant BULB (Tuber)
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