Kelvin Floodlight' Dahlia, Decorative Dahlias, Dinner Plate Dahlias
Perhaps the largest of all, this giant dahlia or ‘Dinner Plate Dahlia’ features huge and magnificent, bright, sunny yellow blossoms. Such an appealing focal point! The impressive fully double flowers of ‘Kelvin Floodlight’, up to 10-12 in. (25-30 cm), are not top-heavy and remain upright and straight, even when it rains. Blooming massively from midsummer until frost, this dahlia grows up to 36-48 inches tall (90-120 cm). A statement dahlia in a border display.
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Dahlia |
Common names | Dahlia |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Dahlia |
Common names | Dahlia |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Dahlia ‘Kelvin Floodlight’ do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Dahlia ‘Kelvin Floodlight’ | N/A | Buy Plants |
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