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Dahlia 'Thomas Edison'
Thomas Edison Dinnerplate Dahlia (Decorative Dahlia)
- » Sun loving and easy to grow
- » Attracts bees and butterflies
- » Beautiful purple blooms make an excellent cut flower
- » Grows well in containers, garden beds, and borders
This 75+ year old selection is still recognized as a standout with its huge, 6 to 8" flowers that are deep purple on the edges and even darker in the center. Blooming from June to frost, it is showy in the garden or in a container, a perfect cut flower, and a butterfly magnet.
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Attributes
| • | Blooms all Season |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Reblooming |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Flower Color
| • | Purple |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Dahlia 'Thomas Edison'
Thrives in full sun. Feed regularly with organic fertilizer during the bloom season. Trim off spent blooms to encourage even more bloom. Outstanding as a colorful specimen in-ground and brilliant in a deck container.