Dahlia, Blue Bell - Dahlia hybrida
A fully double decorative variety with a deep purple color that stands out in the field and in your arrangements. Blue Bell produces many, many flowers up to 4.5”, as well as many tubers. A shorter (2.5-3’) dahlia among the ones we grow, great for borders. Flower color faces into a lighter shade of lavender purple as they age or in cooler temperatures. Prolific blooms and abundant tubers.
Features:
Form: Informal decorative type
Bloom Size: 4-5"
Plant Height: 2.5-3'
Days to Maturity: 80-100 days
Color: Antique Purple/Lavender
Excellent Cut Flower: Yes
Plant spacing: 12 to 18"
Pinch: When 12" tall
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest dahlias in the coolness of the morning and when blooms are about three-quarters open, as they won’t open much after cutting. Check the flower heads from behind and select blooms with firm, fresh petals without discoloration. For an extra long vase life, place the freshly cut stem ends in 160–180°F water and let cool for one hour. Expect a vase life of about 5-7 days.
PLEASE NOTE: We are not able to ship Dahlia tubers internationally.
*All dahlia listings are for 1 tuber, which grow to a full sized plant during the growing season.
*Tubers ship when temperatures allow in the spring.