Penhill Watermelon - Dahlia Bulbs (Dinnerplate)
Penhill Watermelon - Dahlia Bulbs (Dinnerplate)
About
Features
Life Cycle
Annual, Perennial
Planting Season
Spring
Color
Pink
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Summer through Late Fall
Bloom Size
Up to 10+ inches
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing
Use
Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions
Outdoor
About Penhill Watermelon - Dahlia Bulbs (Dinnerplate)
Dahlia
Seed Type
Tuber
Plant Type
Dinnerplate
The unusual, vibrant blooms of the Dinnerplate Dahlia Bulbs - Penhill Watermelon, even sound delicious. These large plants can reach to 5-feet tall and can have blooms as wide as 10 inches. The blossoms are a unique takeoff of the traditional Dahlia, and make beautiful cut flowers for bouquets, and of course- on dinner tables as well.
Planting Information
Planting Penhill Watermelon - Dahlia Bulbs (Dinnerplate)
Planting Season
Spring
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil
Plant Height
60 Inches
Plant Spacing
12 to 18 inches
Water Needs
Average
Hardiness Zones
8, 9, 10, 11
Bulb Size
No. 1 (2 to 3 eyes)
View our Dahlia Planting Guide to learn more.
Coverage
| Amount | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|
| 2 Tubers / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft |
| 4 Tubers / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft |
| 8 Tubers / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 2.75 Sq. Ft |
Companions Plants
Companion Plants for Penhill Watermelon - Dahlia Bulbs (Dinnerplate)
Aesthetic or Culinary
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