You will be ‘off to see the Wizard’ once you grow this delightful dahlia. It’s intricately shaped blooms have petals fading from pale-pink at the tips to deep-magenta towards the center. Bright blooms with their lush green foliage are an excellent addition to floral arrangements.
Flower Type: Ball
Plant Height: 3-4’
Flower Diameter: 3-4”
Light Requirements: full sun, part sun
Soil Preference: well-draining soil
USDA Zones: 2-7 (annual), 8-11 (perennial)
Days to Maturity: 80-100 days
Planting Depth: 1-2” (sprouting inside), 4-6” depth (outside)
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
When to plant: Sprout tuber indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Plant tubers directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
Growing Tips: Tubers rot easily so avoid giving them too much water until the plant has begun to sprout (2-3 weeks after planting). Pinch top of stem when plants are 10-12” to promote branching. Add compost or fertilizer to soil before planting, or fertilize every 3-4 weeks with a well-balanced fertilizer after growth is visible. Trellis or staking is recommended to keep plants upright.
Cut Flower: Flowers can be harvested when petals are 3/4 open. Sear stems in 160-170F water or use a hydrating product to achieve 5-7 day vase-life.
Storing and Dividing Tubers: After frost has turned the top growth brown, cut the stem back a few inches above the soil. Then carefully dig carefully around the roots and rinse off excess dirt from and remove any tubers that may be rotting or damaged. Allow tubers to dry for several weeks allowing the roots to develop a slight wrinkled appearance before placing them in storage following the same storage procedures as above. Tubers can be divided in spring by cutting the tuber root segments apart with a sharp knife, making sure each has at least one visible eye (bud). Tubers can then be planted.
You will be ‘off to see the Wizard’ once you grow this delightful dahlia. It’s intricately shaped blooms have petals fading from pale-pink at the tips to deep-magenta towards the center. Bright blooms with their lush green foliage are an excellent addition to floral arrangements.
Flower Type: Ball
Plant Height: 3-4’
Flower Diameter: 3-4”
Light Requirements: full sun, part sun
Soil Preference: well-draining soil
USDA Zones: 2-7 (annual), 8-11 (perennial)
Days to Maturity: 80-100 days
Planting Depth: 1-2” (sprouting inside), 4-6” depth (outside)
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
When to plant: Sprout tuber indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Plant tubers directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
Growing Tips: Tubers rot easily so avoid giving them too much water until the plant has begun to sprout (2-3 weeks after planting). Pinch top of stem when plants are 10-12” to promote branching. Add compost or fertilizer to soil before planting, or fertilize every 3-4 weeks with a well-balanced fertilizer after growth is visible. Trellis or staking is recommended to keep plants upright.
Cut Flower: Flowers can be harvested when petals are 3/4 open. Sear stems in 160-170F water or use a hydrating product to achieve 5-7 day vase-life.
Storing and Dividing Tubers: After frost has turned the top growth brown, cut the stem back a few inches above the soil. Then carefully dig carefully around the roots and rinse off excess dirt from and remove any tubers that may be rotting or damaged. Allow tubers to dry for several weeks allowing the roots to develop a slight wrinkled appearance before placing them in storage following the same storage procedures as above. Tubers can be divided in spring by cutting the tuber root segments apart with a sharp knife, making sure each has at least one visible eye (bud). Tubers can then be planted.
