The 'Santa Claus' dahlia is a spectacular dinnerplate variety that brings festive cheer to any landscape with its striking red and white blooms reminiscent of candy canes. These informal decorative dahlias feature elegantly curved petals with a slight twist, creating a feathery appearance that adds texture and visual interest.
Spectacular Features and Benefits
Impressive Size: Produces enormous blooms up to 10 inches in diameter, creating dramatic focal points in landscape designs
Striking Bicolor Pattern: Distinctive red and white variegation offers a unique candy cane effect that stands out in garden beds
Excellent Height: Grows 36-48 inches tall (90-120cm), making it perfect for back borders and statement plantings
Long Blooming Period: Flowers continuously from mid-summer until first frost, providing extended seasonal interest
Versatile Applications: Ideal for commercial cut flower production, container displays, and landscape installations.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant 'Santa Claus' dahlia tubers in spring after all danger of frost has passed. Select locations with full sun exposure and well-drained, fertile soil. Space plants 12-18 inches apart at a depth of 4-6 inches. In commercial landscape installations, staking is recommended to support the tall stems, especially in windy locations. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. In zones 7-10, these dahlias can often be overwintered in the ground with proper mulching; in colder regions, lift tubers after first frost for winter storage.
| Part No./SKU | 5030054 |
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| Price | $8.99 |
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