'Duet' has striking, red and white flowers. This dahlia quickly becomes a big and bold statement for the late summer garden. Very big 6-8" blooms. Great long-stemmed cut flower! Dahlias are a tender perennial that are vigorous and fast growing. Bulbs must be lifted from the ground in zones 7 and lower. Outstanding addition to the flower border or container garden. An old fashioned favorite and superb cut flower. Flowers bloom first year and add a lovely spot of color in the garden. Heat resistant. Your Dahlias will bloom from mid summer until frost. They are a welcome addition to the garden late in the season when other flowers are fading and are long lasting cut flowers.
Size: #1 Clump · Hardiness: Tender Bulb Type: Tuberous Root Bloomtime: Mid Summer-Frost · Height: 35" Foliage: Green · Flower: Red and White, 6-8" Blooms Exposure: Full sun · Spacing: 15" When to Plant Outdoors: Plant in the spring, after the ground warms to about 50º F. Easy to grow 1. Dig a hole 3-4" deep. 2. Set the tuberous root firmly in place. 3. Cover the tuberous root with soil and water thoroughly. Planting instructions: Plant Dahlias in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Supply ample moisture and fertilizer during the growing season. When the plant reaches 1-1/2' in height, trim entire plant to 1'. In about two weeks trim the plant again back to about 1-1/2'. This will encourage your Dahlia to produce an abundance of flowers. Remove all spent flowers.