Giant Dinnerplate Dahlia Striped Duet

This seldom offered Giant Dinnerplate Dahlia is one of a kind with streaks of red with salmon-orange and white tips. Grows remarkable 6" flowers when the side buds are pinched. Striped Duet is easy to grow in full sun in any well-drained soil and perfect for borders, cut flowers and bouquets. Remove spent flower heads to encourage more blooms and maintain a neat appearance. Dahlias are easy to grow, but not hardy. Take care to lift tubers in zones 3-7 in the fall and store in a dry, frost-free location. Deer tend to avoid. No. 1 clumps.