San Diego Seed Company Ace Summer Sunset Dahlia
Best vibrant floral addition for home gardeners seeking reliable summer blooms
These dinnerplate tubers deliver a stunning golden-hour aesthetic with vibrant orange-yellow blooms. Perfect for cut flower enthusiasts, they reward consistent feeding and pinching with prolific, large-scale floral displays throughout the summer.
$15.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact color for their landscape
- Home florists wanting long-lasting, dramatic indoor displays
- Warm-climate growers looking for resilient, sun-loving floral varieties
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer plants that don't need structural help
- Northern growers unwilling to perform annual bulb lifting and storage
- Hands-off cultivators who want a garden without regular pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Dinnerplate-sized flowers create a dramatic, high-visibility focal point in any garden.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and vibrant color make these ideal for professional-grade bouquets.
Maintenance Demand
Requires regular staking and feeding to support heavy, prolific flower production.
Climate Adaptability
Thrives in warmth but demands winter lifting in colder growing zones.
Growth Speed
Expect a longer wait for maturity, requiring patience throughout the season.
Planting Ease
Straightforward tuber planting process for gardeners with well-worked, warm soil.
Key Specs
Shipping Weight
0.4 lbs
Days to Germination
21-28+ days
Days to Maturity
90+ days
Final Spacing
12-18 inches
Plant Height
15-36+ inches
Plant Spread
12-18 inches
Planting Depth
4-6 inches
Planting Season
Warm
Soil Temperature
60-70° F+
Bloom Size
6-8 inches
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