Dahlia 'Penhill Watermelon'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 5'

planting zones

8a-10a

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Dahlia 'Penhill Watermelon' plant details

Dahlia 'Penhill Watermelon' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer 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 'Penhill Watermelon'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Penhill Watermelon'

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

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Looking for dahlia flowers that get noticed and generate lots of "oooos" and "ahhhhs"? Plant Penhill Watermelon. The form is open and casual, with whorled petals and curled tips. The color is a blend of pinks and soft yellows that take on more yellow as the summer moves into fall, perfect for autumnal landscapes and cuts. Big blooms, big presence. Drop dead gorgeous. 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.