Dahlia 'Heartthrob' | Heartthrob Dahlia
DESCRIPTION
Dahlia 'Heartthrob' captivates with its 3-inch red blossoms, accented by a colorful collar of red and yellow inner petals (staminodes), characteristic of the collarette group. This dahlia form features a single row of outer petals with a contrasting collar of smaller petals around the center, creating a unique and eye-catching appearance. Growing to a height of 3-4 feet, 'Heartthrob' adds vibrant color and playful charm to garden beds, borders, or containers. Its bold, bright flowers are also well-suited for cutting, making it a fun and dynamic choice for floral arrangements.
DESCRIPTION
Dahlia 'Heartthrob' captivates with its 3-inch red blossoms, accented by a colorful collar of red and yellow inner petals (staminodes), characteristic of the collarette group. This dahlia form features a single row of outer petals with a contrasting collar of smaller petals around the center, creating a unique and eye-catching appearance. Growing to a height of 3-4 feet, 'Heartthrob' adds vibrant color and playful charm to garden beds, borders, or containers. Its bold, bright flowers are also well-suited for cutting, making it a fun and dynamic choice for floral arrangements.
DESCRIPTION
Dahlia 'Heartthrob' captivates with its 3-inch red blossoms, accented by a colorful collar of red and yellow inner petals (staminodes), characteristic of the collarette group. This dahlia form features a single row of outer petals with a contrasting collar of smaller petals around the center, creating a unique and eye-catching appearance. Growing to a height of 3-4 feet, 'Heartthrob' adds vibrant color and playful charm to garden beds, borders, or containers. Its bold, bright flowers are also well-suited for cutting, making it a fun and dynamic choice for floral arrangements.
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Bloom Color: Red with red and yellow inner petals
Bloom Size: Miniature (3 inches)
Form: Collarette
Plant Height: 3-4 feetDahlias are generally low-maintenance. They do best in well-draining soil and prefer full sun for optimal growth and flowering. Tubers can be planted outside after the last frost. Nourish with a balanced fertilizer once the plants are established.
Throughout the growing season, provide regular watering, support for tall varieties, and deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Harvest blossoms when buds are 3/4 open.
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Many tubers and seeds are available online. You can visit dahliaaddict for help in finding online sources. This variety can be found online at Swan Island Dahlias.
Read more about how to plant dahlia tubers.
