Big Brother Dahlia

Gorgeous tousled bronzy peachy blooms, the Big Brother Dahlia (Dahlia 'Big Brother') is an enormous bloom on a tall perennial tuberous plant with blooms glowing with touches of gold and orange for a brilliant range of sunset hues!

Big Brother Dahlia stands head and shoulders over most plants, reaching 4 to 5 feet in height each year and spreading its lacy, pinnate leaves forming mounds 2-3 feet in width. The strong stems hold these ruffled petalled pompoms high for Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies will arrive in droves to land on these enormous landing pads!

These Dinnerplate Dahlia can be used as seasonal outdoor living décor throughout the growing season or as annual accents in the garden bed or large planters! Gardeners in frost-growing zones can use these perennial tubers as year-round perennial ornamentals!

Landscape Application:

This plant grows quickly! Expect lovely blooms right when mid-summer hits, they bloom and thrive from August till frost! They are a beautiful accent or centerpiece for any area! The mounds of toothy greenery not only highlight the blooms but also provide wonderful backdrops to other flowers in mixed planters on porches, patios, and sunny balconies!

Dahlias are perfectly sized for planters and containers! Pot Big Brother up in urns to show these flowers off the best, or in front entry urns and raised beds for a grand display! Use these enormous vibrant blooms as focal points, specimen plants, and their greenery mounds as fillers!

Big Brother Dahlia Outdoors year-round, Dahlia tubers are fantastic in-round ornamentals for winding and grouping throughout the garden bed and border! Use in rows to maximize their effect by planting along paths and walkways. Pollinator borders and cutting gardens gain a boost of big, flouncy blooms, while cottage gardens and courtyards enjoy romantic, easy-to-care-for garden additions!

• Big Bronzy Golden Orange & Yellow Dinnerplate Blooms
• Pinnately Compound Lacy Lush Green Foliage
• Fantastic For Bouquets & Pollinators
• Huge Thrillers In Containers & Planter Specimens
• Tall Specimens, Back of the Border, Accents & Focal Points

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Plant Dahlia bulbs in full sun for the best growth and the most blooms but delicate Dahlia foliage also appreciates afternoon shade in hot climates! The morning sun is best due to its drying power to clear the leaves of dew. They love good air circulation! The key to successfully growing Dahlias is well-enriched soil with regular fertilizer, and top-dress with 3-4 inches of arborist bark mulch for consistent soil moisture and protect the roots.

Referred to as 'bulbs' the roots of the Dahlia are tubers like potatoes and sprout from the 'eyes'. Plant Dahlia tubers between 10-12 inches deep in loosened, enriched soil. These modified roots need to be planted in very well-drained soil that won't become soggy. Tubers planted directly in the ground will start to sprout in about 3 weeks depending on your climate and weather.

Deadhead regularly for continuous rebloom and trim back yellowed foliage in the fall. Dig up the tubers for the winter. Store these bulbs in a cool, dark place for the winter.

These perennials need protection from freezing temperatures. While Dahlia can be planted in all growing zones, climates with cold winters need to "lift" the tubers in the fall before the ground freezes and store them for the winter. In frost-free winters, Dahlia can be kept in-ground all year round.

• Full Sun & Partial/Afternoon Shade In Hot Climates
• Well-Drained Enriched Soil
• Tolerates Moderate to Moist Locations
• Prune After Foliage Yellows & Lift Tubers In Fall
• Quality Tubers With Multiple Eyes Each
• Seldom Bothered By Deer

The Big Brother Dinnerplate Dahlia is an enormous gilded beauty that will stand tall in your garden with its huge blooms and romantically ruffled form! Order yours today and Nature Hills will ship your quality bulbs and tubers to your doorstep at the proper planting time for your growing zone!