Breck's Golden Scepter Dahlia
Best vibrant blooms for gardeners seeking reliable garden beauty.
This heirloom Dahlia offers reliable performance with its cheerful golden-yellow pompon blooms that last from midsummer to frost. Ideal for cutting gardens and borders, it's a time-tested Dutch classic known for its tidy flowers and deer resistance.
$27.99
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Who it's for
- Gardeners aiming for vibrant, show-stopping color in their landscape.
- Home decorators and enthusiasts who love crafting beautiful bouquets.
- Environmentally-minded gardeners keen on supporting local beneficial insects.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in cold regions or those preferring year-round, in-ground plants.
- Gardeners with limited time or those preferring self-supporting plant varieties.
- Beginners or those with less-than-ideal garden light and soil conditions.
Performance breakdown
Bloom Consistency
Uniform pompon shape ensures a tidy, predictable display every single season.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make these perfect for indoor arrangements.
Garden Versatility
Thrives across a wide range of hardiness zones and soil types.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance minimizes the need for protective garden fencing.
Maintenance Effort
Requires lifting in colder climates, adding seasonal work for northern gardeners.
Bloom Longevity
Reliable color production from midsummer straight through to the first frost.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zone
3-10
Bloom Time
Midsummer to frost
Height
35 inches
Light
Full Sun
Ships As
Premium clump
Plant In
Spring
Deer Resistant
Yes
Planting Instructions
2" deep and 24" apart
Soil Requirements
Well drained
Will Tolerate
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
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