Dahlia, Decorative ‘Akita’

Dahlia ‘Akita’ is one exciting perennial that is sure to be a favorite! These striking 8-10” blossoms are a warm shade of red-orange with burgundy-pink highlights and tipped in bronze and yellow. This stunning perennial is vigorous and fast growing. It is heat resistant and makes a superb cut flower. Your dahlias will bloom the first year, adding a lovely spot of color from midsummer until frost. They are a welcome addition to the garden late in the season when other flowers are fading. Dahlias are stunning in the flower border or container garden.

Excellent cut flower
Fast-growing
Heat resistant

Availability

#	Description	Qty per Unit	Units Available	Price/Unit
Bulk
DD121BAG	Dahlia, Decorative 'Akita'	25	out of stock	$43.40

Plant Details +

Size	#1 Clump
Height	36-40"
Spacing	20"
Hardiness	Zones 8-11; Annual in 2-7
Exposure	Full sun
Foliage	Green
Flower	8-10" Burgundy to yellow
Bloomtime	Midsummer-Fall

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Plant Dahlias in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Plant in spring, after ground, warms to about 50º F. 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. 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.