Dahlia Tubers (Waterlily) - Milena Fleur

BOTANICAL NAME

Dahlia

LIFE CYCLE

• Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

• Summer through Late Fall

GROWTH HABIT

• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• 24 to 30 inches

PLANT TYPE

• Waterlily

COLOR

• Orange
• Pink

Dahlia Milena Fleur is a stunning waterlily-type dahlia, admired for its perfectly formed, pastel blooms in shades of soft peach, pink, and coral. Its elegant, symmetrical petals and gentle coloring make it a favorite for cutting gardens and floral arrangements. Waterlily dahlias have a saucer-shaped appearance to their blooms, which makes them great floating flowers in a shallow bowl. Blooms abundantly from midsummer to frost, be sure to deadhead regularly to encourage further blooming.

• Sorbet blends of blush-pink, peach, and apricot
• Shorter stature makes them an excellent choice for containers
• Midsummer through fall; prolific and long-lasting blooms

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

• Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10
• 11