Dahlia Akita Akita is a stunning new dahlia with deep cinnabar red petals that blend into yellow towards the flower center. Petal edges are cupped ever so slightly, just enough to tease with a tiny showing of the lighter colored undersides. Plates mature to a manageable 3 to 3 1/2 feet tall. Highlights & Hints - If you're looking to dazzle, this dahlia is the one for you!. - A half dozen dinnerplate dahlia flowers in a casual jug or pitcher creates a simple, yet beautiful, centerpiece. - Dinnerplate dahlias are big, bright, bold and amoung the flashiest of garden flowers. They are not for the timid. Common Name: Dahlia Akita Botanical Name: Dahlia 'Akita' Color: Cinnabar red with yellow accents,8-10 inches across Mature Height: 36-40" tall Hardiness: Zones 8-10, elsewhere lift tubers in fall and store indoors Bloom Time: Summer to mid to late fall Bulb/Plant Size: #1 tuberous bulb, 2-3 eyes, the largest size commercially available Bulbs/Plants - Pkg: 3 large tubers Basic Planting Information Soil Type: well drained Light/Exposure: full sun to light shade Moisture: moderate; light when established Planting Depth: 4-5" deep Spacing: 12-18" apart

You'll Receive 1 pack of 3 large tuberous bulbs