Penhill Dark Monarch Dahlia

This full, lovely pink-colored flower is the size of a dinner plate! Your curb appeal could instantly improve with this gorgeous and unique flower! The Penhill Dark Monarch Dahlia (Dahlia 'Penhill Watermelon') is a gorgeous soft mauvy rosy pink with tousled petals!

Penhill Dark Monarch Dahlia will grow quickly and bloom right when mid-summer hits, they bloom and rebloom from August till frost. This Dahlia grows from 36 - 48 inches tall and its flower can be up to 10 inches wide. Talk about a big flower! The lush glossy green mounds of leaves and tall stems only spread 18-24 inches wide, so it's perfect for pots and smaller gardens too!

There's a common question people ask about these: Are Dahlia's perennials? And yes! They are! Simply plant yours in pots or in the ground each spring, dig them up in the fall, and store them as you would Canna Lilies! You can repeat this every year and they resprout to their fullest each spring!

Landscape Application:

Penhill Dark Monarch Dahlia is a romantic dinnerplate Dahlia that is a must-have for Cut flower gardens, Cottage borders, and adding height and showy color to mixed Perennial gardens! The bright pink color will look gorgeous against the dark reds and oranges of summer and fall!

Monarch Dahlias are of course perfect for butterflies! Expect pollinating visitors when you have these in your garden! Bees and butterflies love this big bloom! Hummingbirds will also stop by for a visit!

Penhill Dahlias are a fan favorite. People will stare in awe as they walk past your garden full of colorful, dinnerplate-sized Dahlias! But you can keep yours in your front porch urns, back patio planters, and balcony container gardens with ease!

• Curled Tousled Mauvy Rose Pink Petals
• Dinnerplate Dahlia With 10-Inch Flowers
• Lush Green Leaves & Stems
• Long-Lasting - Flowers Summer Til Fall
• Pollinator-Friendly & Great In Bouquets
• Pots & Planters, Front Of The Border Accents, Focal Points & Space-Saving Specimens

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Dahlia flowers are easy and can be planted anywhere where there's full sun! You'll love how the color shines in the sun. The Penhill Dark Monarch Dahlia doesn't need a specific kind of soil pH-wise, however, Plant Dahlia tubers in well-drained soil so the roots don't drown. Water this pink Dahlia regularly and keep it moist during its first growing season! During heat spells and long droughts, you may have to water often! Mulched beds will reduce evaporation and keep the soil moisture consistent for these tubers.

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.

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

Soft and romantic frilly rose pink blooms, the impressive Penhill Dark Monarch Dahlia will show off its size in your landscape when you order today at NatureHills.com! Nature Hills ships quality bulbs and tubers to your doorstep at the proper planting time for your growing zone!