Dahlia Bulbs (Dinnerplate) - White Perfection Pre-Order • Shipping Zones 6-12
- Warm region perennial (annual in cooler climates) with massive dinnerplate blooms
- Late summer blooms in large and magnificent white
- Thrives & produces more blooms in full sun
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Mid September |
| Zone 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Dinnerplate Dahlia Bulbs - White Perfection
The name says it all! What more do we need to say about this beautiful, pure, elegant white dinnerplate dahlia? A lovely choice for garden or container, White Perfection blooms can reach up to 10 inches across!
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Fast Facts
Name: Dahlia Bulbs (Dinnerplate) - White Perfection Botanical Name: Dahlia Life Cycle: Annual, Perennial Bulb/Tuber/Root Size: No. 1 (2-3 Eyes) - Largest Size Commercially Available Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Dinnerplate Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing Color: White Blooms: Up to 10 inches, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall Plant Height: 40 inches Plant Spacing: 12 to 18 inches Planting Depth: Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, (Perennial/Hardy 8-11, Colder Zones Lift Prior to Frost) Ships: Spring -
Planting Instructions
Planting Dahlia Bulbs/Tubers
Dahlia Bulbs (tubers) are available in many catching colors and exotic shapes to give you a spectacular show of color in borders, beds or even containers. They have long been a favorite with gardeners as they are hardy and low maintenance. Dahlias will yield beautiful blooms from mid-summer through fall.
When to Plant your Dahlia Bulbs
Unlike other bulbs such as Tulips, Dahlias like warm soils so plant Dahlia bulbs during the warmer and longer days of spring. Dahlias are usually planted about the same time you would plant your vegetable patch. Dahlia bulbs can be planted as late as mid-June in most parts of the country.
Where to Plant your Dahlia Bulbs
Dahlia is an accommodating plant - it will grow almost anywhere! Dahlias will thrive in full sun but can tolerate some partial shade - the more sun, the bigger the flowers. Try to select a location that receives at least 6 hours of sun, sheltered from the wind and with, and this is vital, good drainage.
How to Plant your Dahlia Bulbs
Dig a hole twice as deep and wide as the Dahlia bulb. Put the tuber in the hole with the “eye” on the tuber facing up. The eye is the point on the shoulder, or crown, of the tuber from which the plant grows. If you are planting a number of dahlias in the same location, they should be separated by about 2 feet to give each plant room to grow. The shorter varieties can be planted closer together. Plan for the rows to be 3 to 5 feet apart depending on the size of the plant. Fill in with soil to just cover the top of the bulb. As you begin to see new growth appear, cover again with soil. Covering the stem gradually will allow the stem to strengthen so it can support the flowers. Unless it is a very dry spring, it is not be necessary to water at the time of planting. The tubers will begin growing with the warmth and moisture in the soil. It is vital that they form a root system early in their planted life to assure a strong and healthy plant. Watering at the time of planting may encourage rot but as soon as your Dahlias are growing above the ground, water deeply to encourage strong roots.
How to Care for your Dahlia Bulbs
Young dahlia plants do not need a lot of water; in fact, excessive water can lead to rotting of the plant. For larger plants, a good rule of thumb is to water if the rainfall is less than one inch in seven days. Pots require more regular watering. As the plant grows, remove any broken or damaged foliage. Good air circulation, especially near the ground is needed by the plants to prevent powdery mildew. Once the plants are several feet high the lower leaves can be removed to increase air circulation. Your dahlias will continue to bloom prolifically right up until frost. A heavy frost will kill the plant so you may want to dig the half a dozen or more tubers the plant has produced. Those tubers can then be stored and grown next spring!
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Product Reviews
Review
This really is white perfection.
The flowers are pure white. Mine are smaller than the Cafe Au Lait but still large.
It’s hard to pick a favorite between the Cafe Au Lait and this one. Both are outstanding.
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Ah-Mazing!! 10 Stars
I wish I could post pictures of how beautiful these flowers came out. They were the first to bloom and never stopped. They were so big and beautiful and a lot of them came out in the formal style. I wasn't able to use the first blooms for the local fair dahlia competition and the second set of blooms weren't as formal looking as the first, but they still till 1st and 2nd place! The second set of blooms showed the middle of the flower faster than the first blooms. You can't go wrong with these. I hope for the same results year after year! 10 stars!
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