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Dahlia 'Frost Nip'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 8a-10a

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Dahlia 'Frost Nip' plant details

Dahlia 'Frost Nip' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer apricot, cream and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Frost Nip'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot, cream and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, showy, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Frost Nip'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

After test growing several dozen dahlia varieties recently, Frost Nip was voted a favorite by several staffers. Why? Because it's pretty but also unusual. The color is hard to describe; coral pink with white and shading that changes with the day's lighting. And unexpectedly, sparkles. The petals of Frost Nip appear to be micro dusted with glitter. Very cool. Grow for yourself to see first hand how special this look is! Why Grow Dinnerplate Dahlias? Few flowers offer the color and form diversity of dahlias Dinnerplate dahlias are garden showgirls; flashy, sensational and thrilling. Pinch young plants to produce the biggest blooms; see Dahlia Planting Guide for tips Dahlia tubers can be saved, divided and shared. Click on the Dahlia Planting Guide button, right, for details and growing tips. This is a Leafari grown, tested and recommended variety.

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Dahlia 'Frost Nip' plant

How to Grow Dahlia 'Frost Nip'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
    • apricot
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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