Wizard of Oz Dahlia Plant

Wizard of Oz Dahlia sprinkles your garden with its delightful 2 to 3-inch pompon blooms, fully double and dressed in a gentle pastel pink that radiates charm. This whimsical variety blooms steadily from midsummer to frost, lending a playful, fairy-tale vibe to borders, containers, and especially cut flower arrangements. Set against lush green foliage on sturdy stems, it’s a petite treasure that enchants with ease.

And this little wonder keeps the magic flowing. It spins out those dainty, spherical blooms all season with cheerful pluck, thriving with just a sunny patch and a dash of care. Heat? It dances through it like a breeze. Pests and deer? They peek at this pink charmer and scamper off, spellbound by its whimsy.

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