Dahlia 'Lake Hills Sunset' | Lake Hills Sunset Dahlia
DESCRIPTION
Dahlia 'Lake Hills Sunset' is a captivating dahlia that features bright red petals with yellow tips, creating a vibrant and fiery display. The central disc also mirrors the color combination of the outer petals, maintaining the vivid contrast throughout the bloom. ‘Lake Hills Sunset’ belongs to the novelty group of dahlias which includes varieties that don't fit into the typical forms of other groups, often featuring unique characteristics that make them stand out. This group includes dahlias with different colored tips, contrasting petal edges, or unusual shapes that deviate from the standard dahlia forms. They add a playful and intriguing element to gardens and floral arrangements.
DESCRIPTION
Dahlia 'Lake Hills Sunset' is a captivating dahlia that features bright red petals with yellow tips, creating a vibrant and fiery display. The central disc also mirrors the color combination of the outer petals, maintaining the vivid contrast throughout the bloom. ‘Lake Hills Sunset’ belongs to the novelty group of dahlias which includes varieties that don't fit into the typical forms of other groups, often featuring unique characteristics that make them stand out. This group includes dahlias with different colored tips, contrasting petal edges, or unusual shapes that deviate from the standard dahlia forms. They add a playful and intriguing element to gardens and floral arrangements.
DESCRIPTION
Dahlia 'Lake Hills Sunset' is a captivating dahlia that features bright red petals with yellow tips, creating a vibrant and fiery display. The central disc also mirrors the color combination of the outer petals, maintaining the vivid contrast throughout the bloom. ‘Lake Hills Sunset’ belongs to the novelty group of dahlias which includes varieties that don't fit into the typical forms of other groups, often featuring unique characteristics that make them stand out. This group includes dahlias with different colored tips, contrasting petal edges, or unusual shapes that deviate from the standard dahlia forms. They add a playful and intriguing element to gardens and floral arrangements.
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Bloom Color: Bright red with yellow tips
Bloom Size: Small (4-5 inches)
Form: Anemone
Plant Height: 2-3 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.
