Red Labyrinth Dahlia Plant

Red Labyrinth Dahlia steals the show in your garden with its vibrant 7-8 inch blooms, flaunting deep red petals that twist and curve to reveal a lighter pink or silvery reverse. This striking variety blooms steadily from midsummer to frost, adding bold color and texture to borders, containers, and cut arrangements, set against lush green foliage on sturdy stems.

And this diva keeps the spotlight. It pumps out those rich, shaggy blooms all season with fearless flair, thriving with just a sunny spot and a bit of care. Heat? It struts through it like a pro. Pests and deer? They catch this red-hot beauty and bolt, dazzled by its charm.

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant tubers when soil reaches 60°F. Space them 4-6 inches deep with crown up and roots down

Soil Preparation:

• - Prefers well-drained, fertile soil

Watering Specifics:

• - Wait until green sprouts emerge from the soil before watering
• - Then water deeply 2-3 times per week, and daily if plants are in containers

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use fertilizers with a lower nitrogen count; half the amount of nitrogen relative to phosphorus and potassium (lower N on NPK ratio)
• - Fertilize every 2-3 weeks for containers and every 3-4 weeks for soil grown plants

Pruning and Training:

• - Pinch back the main shoot to encourage branching and more flowers
• - Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering

Additional Pest Management:

• - Inspect regularly for pests like aphids, slugs, and snails

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Protect plants from early frosts with mulch or fleece covers to extend the flowering season

Overwintering:

• - After frost has turned the foliage brown, dig up tubers and store them over the winter
• - Clean tubers and let them dry for a few days in a frost-free location, then store in cool, dry place in slightly moist peat moss or sand