Dahlia 'Big Red'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

9a-11

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Dahlia 'Big Red' plant details

Dahlia 'Big Red' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Big Red'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Big Red'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sprouts an abundance of5” carmine red flowers in Summer.Featuring up to ten slender, slightly twisted petals, the flowers contrast against vivid red ‘rays’ with pronounced golden central florets. The color and curious petal shape gives this dahlia the appearance of a brightly-colored passion flower bloom. Selected from a mix bred by Dr. Keith Hammett, it grows quickly and vigorously to a healthy4-5’ tall and wideand features lightly toothed, mid-green leaves to 5”. Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds all adore the nectar-rich flowers. Dahlias are heavy feeders so fertilize during the bloom season especially. That and regular deadheading will lead to an extended bloom season. This hardy selection has shown itself to remainevergreen in zones 9 and higher.Tubers can be left in the ground and divided after three years or in colder zones brought indoors once dormant and kept cool and dry until next year’s planting. Give it full sun and well-drained fertile soil. Top dress with 1-2” of compost in Spring for best show.