Maldini Dahlia

Big beautiful decorative Dahlia in radiant magenta, the Maldini Dahlia (Dahlia 'Maldini') is a vibrant garden accent that brings in the butterflies and compliments from near and far! The quilled petals can have touches of white at the tips or along the edges for an extra shock of color!

Maldini Dahlias can grow tall! Up to 28-34 inches in height when in peak bloom, the lush mounds of glossy green leaves can spread 18-24 inches wide! The upright stems are full of buds that provide you and your pollinators with a long-lasting display all summer long and reblooming into the fall!

Dahlia is easy to grow in all USDA growing zones! Use them as seasonal accents and annual thrillers in pots and planters. Dahlia tubers need dug in the fall and stored for the winter if you live in a cold growing zone where the ground freezes. In frost-free winters, Dahlia can be kept in-ground all year round. Deer even leaves these plants alone!

Landscape Application:

Maldini Dahlias thrive in hot weather, but these gorgeous pink flowers always look cool and elegant! Use them as cut flowers for fabulous vase arrangements or feed pollinators and hummingbirds in butterfly gardens! The flashy color pops among mixed perennial borders and cottage gardens too!

Maldini Dahlia doesn't spread wide and is a perfect thriller plant for container gardening! Let them make a grand statement when planted as singular specimens or in groupings and rows throughout the sun garden in all growing zones! You can't go wrong either way!

• Large Magenta-Red Blooms
• Decorative Dahlia Variety
• Lush Green Foliage & Very Tall Stems
• Flowers All Summer & Fall
• Pollinator Friendly & Wonderful Cut Flowers
• Pots & Planters, Back Garden Borders, Focal Points & Specimens

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Plant Dahlia tubers in full sun for the best growth and the most blooms! The morning sun is best due to its drying power to clear the leaves of dew. Delicate Dahlia foliage also appreciates afternoon shade in hot climates and everywhere they love good air circulation! The key to successfully growing Dahlias is well-enriched soil with regular fertilizer. It is recommended that you add 3-4 inches of arborist bark mulch for consistent soil moisture and protect the roots.

Even though they are often 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.

Forming from bulb-like tubers, 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.

• 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

The Maldini Decorative Dahlia brings hot color and cool form to your garden and planters in the sun! Go big and bold with magenta flowers now available at NatureHills.com! We'll ship your quality bulbs and tubers to your doorstep at the proper planting time for your growing zone!