Dahlia 'Mick's Peppermint'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Dahlia 'Mick's Peppermint' plant details

Dahlia 'Mick's Peppermint' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer red and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Mick's Peppermint'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Mick's Peppermint'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

There's something to be said for classics and if you doubt that, allow us to introduce Mick's Peppermint. This semi-cactus form dahlia was introduced in 1992 and has graced beds and cutting gardens for more than 25 years. We grew it in our test plot recently and found ourselves snipping blooms regularly for bouquets for friends and neighbors.Flowers are white with random splashes of wine, plum and fuschia. Looks great in arrangements with dahlias Jocondo, Thomas Edison and Chat Noir. 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. Mick's Peppermint is a Leafari staff grown, evaluated and recommended variety.