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  • A cluster of dahlia tubers with dirt on the ready for planting.
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Dahlia Tubers (Waterlily) - Mister Frans

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Edible

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Dahlia 'Mister Frans'

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Tuber

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 38 to 48 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Waterlily

COLOR

  • Pink
  • Orange
  • Yellow

You may have noticed that we cannot get enough of this color palette, like little sunrises scattered through the garden! Dahlia Mister Frans glows with captivating layers of apricot, peach, and salmon-pink. Each graceful bloom looks almost airbrushed, with softly blended petals surrounding a warm orange-gold center. Even better, all that dreamy color unfolds in an elegant waterlily form.

  • • Waterlily form creates graceful, softly cupped blooms
  • • Flowers measure approximately five inches across
  • • Upright, bushy plants grow approximately three to four feet tall

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 16 to 20 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
2 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
4 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
8 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 2.75 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Dahlia Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Dahlia Tubers (Waterlily) - Mister Frans FAQs

    When do I plant dahlia tubers?

    Think of planting your dahlias when you plant your tomatoes. Plant in spring after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to at least 60°F. In warmer climates, planting can begin earlier than in regions with colder springs.

    What is a waterlily dahlia?

    Waterlily dahlias have fully double blooms with broad, gently cupped petals arranged in a relatively flat, symmetrical shape. Their elegant appearance resembles a waterlily floating on water, giving Blue Wish its graceful flower form.

    Do dahlias need staking?

    Staking is recommended, particularly in windy locations or when plants become heavily loaded with flowers. Providing support early helps protect stems as the plant grows.

    How can I keep Mister Frans Dahlia blooms looking their best?

    Provide consistent moisture, plenty of sunlight, and good air circulation throughout the growing season. Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, and protect plants from strong winds that could damage their delicate petals.

    Will dahlias come back every year?

    Dahlias are tender perennials that can overwinter in the ground in sufficiently warm climates with good drainage. In colder regions, tubers should be lifted after frost and stored in a cool, frost-free location until spring.

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