
LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Single bright blooms
GROWTH HABIT
Compact bushy
BLOOM SEASON
Summer autumn
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Not edible
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open-pollinated seeds
PLANT TYPE
Flowering Plant
PLANTING SEASON
Spring / Late Winter
FRUIT SIZE
N/A
PLANT HEIGHT
Up to 150–180 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
8–11
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
30–40 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
1–2 cm
Suitable for
Outdoor
Frequently Asked Questions
Since dahlias are perennial in warm zones, will I need to dig up tubers in a colder climate?
Since dahlias are perennial in warm zones, will I need to dig up tubers in a colder climate?
Yes, outside zones 8–11, dahlia tubers are generally not winter-hardy in the ground and need to be dug up and stored indoors over winter to survive.
Since this is a named seed series, will plants match the exact photo?
Since this is a named seed series, will plants match the exact photo?
"Happy Single" series dahlias are bred as a seed strain, so some natural variation in color intensity is possible from seed compared to tuber-propagated plants.
Why does this variety have such dark, almost black foliage?
Why does this variety have such dark, almost black foliage?
Its bronze-toned foliage is a bred trait that creates dramatic contrast against the bright peach-orange blooms, a popular feature in modern single-flowered dahlia varieties.
Are single-flowered dahlias better for pollinators than fluffy double dahlias?
Are single-flowered dahlias better for pollinators than fluffy double dahlias?
Yes, open single-form dahlias expose their central disc florets and nectar more easily, making them more accessible to bees compared to tightly packed double blooms.
Will this dahlia need staking given its height?
Will this dahlia need staking given its height?
Given it can reach up to 150–180 cm, staking or support is recommended to keep the tall stems from toppling in wind or heavy rain.
How soon can I expect blooms after sowing seed?
How soon can I expect blooms after sowing seed?
Unlike many perennials, dahlias grown from seed often flower in their very first growing season, typically within a few months of sowing.