Plant Dahlia Caribbean Fantasy in early spring, and in midsummer to late fall, typically to first frost, this summer-blooming bulb sets masses of large—up to 5-inch—tropically colored double blooms in shades of creamy peach and sunny yellow streaked with macaw red. Borne on long, sturdy stems, the chrysanthemum-like flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden and make excellent cut flowers for bouquets.
A Dahlia hybrid, commonly called dahlia, Caribbean Fantasy is a clump-forming perennial with an upright habit and fast growth rate. A great container and garden plant, nice in beds and the middle of the border. It makes a stunning specimen, but it's shown to best effect when massed or grouped.
Easy to grow, dahlia grows best in sunny locations with fertile, humus-rich, well-draining soil, protected from strong winds. The plant tolerates clay, loam, and sandy soils with a neutral, acidic, or alkaline pH. During the growing season, the plant should be kept consistently moist and never allowed to dry out. Pinching out growing tips encourages a bushy plant. Deadheading spent flowers promotes additional blooms. This plant is not pet friendly.
| Genus | Dahlia |
| Species | decorative |
| Variety | Caribbean Fantasy |
| Item Form | Bulb |
| Zone | 3 - 10 |
| Bloom Start to End | Early Summer - Late Fall |
| Habit | Upright |
| Height | 3 ft |
| Width | 12 in |
| Bloom Size | 5 in |
| Additional Characteristics | Butterfly Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Hummingbird Lovers, Repeat Bloomer |
| Bloom Color | Cream, Multi-Color |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy, Sandy |
| Uses | Beds, Border, Containers, Cut Flowers, Fall Color |
| Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands |
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