Aloha Dahlia
Dahlia 'Aloha'
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Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Aloha Dahlia highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateFast
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 9-11
Need some sunshine and tropical beauty in your life? If so, then you need to order a few of these Aloha Dahlia (Dahlia 'Aloha') tubers today! Glorious double rays of sunshine yellow narrow petals arranged in a huge starburst are each tipped in luscious red for a two-tone display!
These peppy blossoms are huge and are exotic landing pads for every bee and butterfly that may cross your garden's path! Even hummingbirds will drop by to sip from these vivid blooms! Be sure to plant a few extra just so you will not feel bad stealing a few of these tall stems for your own tropical bouquets indoors!
Dahlia bulbs are shipped dormant and quickly grow into a 3-4 feet tall (when in bloom) summer-to-fall flowering plant that can spread its leafy, toothy green mound 1-3 feet wide! The lush greenery looks great as filler and backdrop to these bulbs. Deadheading regularly allows you to enjoy bloom after bloom until frost throughout all growing zones. Though these tubers are ground hardy in zones 9-11.
Planting and Application:
As seasonal annual accents, Dahlia looks wonderful planted among bulb gardens and containers on the front porch. For warm, frost-free growing zones, Use Dahlia as back-of-the-garden specimens! Mix throughout perennial and Rose gardens, create groups in a tired cottage border or courtyard, or wind rows along a border, pathway, or foundation planting that is in need of tropical color.
These space-saving plants are perfect even if you don't have a yard! Plant Dahlia in containers around your pool and patio, or in planters around your front door seating, or on balconies and decks that can use some brilliant color. The pollinators and your vases indoors will be grateful!
- Pointed Yellow Tipped Red
- Double Blooms - Beautiful For Pollinators & Cut Flowers
- Mounds of Toothy Green Foliage
- Great in Containers
- Beds, Borders, Groupings, Specimens & Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Dahlia blooms all summer without fading in full sun to partial sun locations and prefers a wide range of soil types, as long as it is well-drained. Soak the tubers for a few hours before planting and plant them with their fingers spread out gently and pointing downwards. Water well and maintain consistent moisture, adding 3-4 inches of mulch helps considerably.
Dahlia tubers can be dug after frost and stored in all growing zones! Dig up the plants after the first frost to save your tubers for the next year. Let them dry out, and then place in paper bags or boxes in a cool place and sprinkle a little water on the tubers periodically to keep them from drying out. In a frost-free climate, leave the tubers in the ground and trim the stems once they die back.
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Well-Drained Organic Soil
- Easy Care Perennial
- Moderate Consistent Moisture
- Lift Tubers in Cold Growing Zones in Fall After Frost
- Appreciates Monthly Fertilizer
The tropical color and exotic size of the Aloha Dahlia will transport you to an island getaway in your own backyard. Order your quality tubers today from Nature Hills and we'll ship your order at the proper planting time for your growing zone!
