Dahlia ‘Penhill Watermelon’

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Every garden should have a towering beauty, and this member of the Penhill family of statuesque, large-flowering Dahlias can hardly be bettered. The large, lovely blooms of ‘Penhill Watermelon’ are suffused with shades of pink, apricot, lavender, and yellow, their curling, twisting petals creating a beautifully untidy look. The flowers appear atop sturdy stems that can grow 5-6’. Irresistible at the back of the border. Decorative form.

Dahlias are native to Mexico and South America, and hold their display in reserve for mid- to late summer and early fall. The genus offers incredible diversity of color and form and we offer dozens of varieties every year. Dahlias are perennial but not cold hardy – tubers can overwinter in the ground in Zone 8 or warmer; in colder climates tubers can be dug after frost and easily stored indoors over winter. Please note – Dahlias should be planted outside once the danger of frost has passed and soil temperature has reached approximately 60°. We ship tubers beginning in late March and they can be stored until planting time if necessary. For more information on growing Dahlias, click on the Growing Guide tab on this page.