Dahlia 'Sandia Sunbonnet'Sandia Sunbonnet Dahlia
DESCRIPTION
Dahlia 'Sandia Sunbonnet' is a delightful collarette dahlia, showcasing 4-inch blooms with sunny yellow outer petals and a vibrant golden-yellow collar. The collarette form features a single outer row of flat petals and a ring of smaller, contrasting petaloids (the collar) around the center, creating a layered and eye-catching effect. Growing up to about 3 feet tall, 'Sandia Sunbonnet' is perfect for adding a pop of cheerful color to garden borders or floral arrangements, with its long, slender stems making it ideal for cutting and vase displays.
DESCRIPTION
Dahlia 'Sandia Sunbonnet' is a delightful collarette dahlia, showcasing 4-inch blooms with sunny yellow outer petals and a vibrant golden-yellow collar. The collarette form features a single outer row of flat petals and a ring of smaller, contrasting petaloids (the collar) around the center, creating a layered and eye-catching effect. Growing up to about 3 feet tall, 'Sandia Sunbonnet' is perfect for adding a pop of cheerful color to garden borders or floral arrangements, with its long, slender stems making it ideal for cutting and vase displays.
DESCRIPTION
Dahlia 'Sandia Sunbonnet' is a delightful collarette dahlia, showcasing 4-inch blooms with sunny yellow outer petals and a vibrant golden-yellow collar. The collarette form features a single outer row of flat petals and a ring of smaller, contrasting petaloids (the collar) around the center, creating a layered and eye-catching effect. Growing up to about 3 feet tall, 'Sandia Sunbonnet' is perfect for adding a pop of cheerful color to garden borders or floral arrangements, with its long, slender stems making it ideal for cutting and vase displays.
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Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Small (4-5 inches)
Form: Collarette
Plant Height: 3 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 seen in the Dahlia Display at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
Read more about how to plant dahlia tubers.
