Breck's Pooh Swan Island Dahlia
Best vibrant blooms for adding cheerful color to any garden.
This dahlia boasts eye-catching red-orange and yellow blooms, perfect for adding a pop of color to sunny gardens and bouquets. It's a pollinator magnet and deer resistant, offering months of beauty. Remember to dig up the tubers for winter storage in colder zones.
$50.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, eye-catching blooms for their landscape.
- Home gardeners desiring flexible plants for varied landscaping and floral uses.
- Enthusiasts wanting continuous, vibrant floral displays throughout the growing season.
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners or those in cold zones preferring truly low-maintenance perennials.
- Novice gardeners or those averse to consistent pest monitoring and treatment.
- Gardeners with shaded yards or challenging soil conditions.
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Vibrant bicolor petals create a high-contrast focal point for any garden.
Pollinator Appeal
Open-faced collerette structure makes nectar easily accessible for bees and butterflies.
Maintenance Effort
Requires seasonal lifting and winter storage, demanding more attention than perennials.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and prolific blooming make these perfect for fresh bouquets.
Growth Versatility
Adapts well to various soil types, provided drainage remains consistent.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer, saving gardeners from common landscape browsing issues.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zone
3-10
Lift in Fall
3-8
Bloom Time
Midsummer until first frost in the fall (Jul-Oct)
Height
36 inches
Light
Full Sun
Ships As
Premium clump
Plant In
Spring
Deer Resistant
Yes
Attract Bees
Yes
Planting Instructions
2" deep and 24" apart.
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