Labyrinth Dinnerplate Dahlia produces 8-10″ flowers on tall sturdy stems. Long-blooming, its a shimmering watercolor of pink, raspberry and apricot shades. These easy-care perennials stand tall at 4-5 ft. tall and need a full sun location in well-drained soil amended with compost and/or manure, plus fertilizer.

For maximum flowers and longest stems, pinch plant back by 3-4″ once its reached a foot tall. Stake plants as they grow if needed and keep them well watered as they are growing. For cut flowers, pick when they are open and use flower food to extend bloom. Hardy to zones 8-10, in colder zones let the plants go through a frost or two to season them, then cut stems back to 3″ and dig tubers. Brush or wash, let them dry for a day or two, then store in a cool (35-50 degrees F), dark space until planting time next spring.

Dahlias bloom late into summer and are a great pollinator plant for late summer.