• A person holding a bouquet of Nicholas dahlia flowers in a garden setting.
  • A person holding a bouquet of Nicholas dahlia flowers in a garden setting.
  • Nicholas Dahlias freshly picked displayed on a wooded surface.
  • Close up of Nicholas Dahlias freshly picked displayed on a wooded surface.
  • A cluster of dahlia tubers with dirt on the ready for planting.
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Dahlia Tubers (Waterlily) - Nicholas

A sorbet of color in peach, orange, and red

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Edible

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Dahlia

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 48 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Waterlily

COLOR

  • Orange

Another tri-colored blossom, our Nicholas Dahlias show peach-orange on the petals, transitioning to a rust red in the center. Categorized as an informal decorative dahlia, Nicholas produces a medium sized plant at four feet tall, with blossoms that look like they have been painted on. A fantastic addition to enjoy in your garden, be sure to cut some to bring inside to encourage further blooming.

  • • Makes a stunning cut flower
  • • Strong stems from late summer through frost
  • • Space 18 inches apart from next plant

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
2 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
4 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
8 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 2.75 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Dahlia Planting Guide to learn more.

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Dahlia Tubers (Waterlily) - Nicholas

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Dahlia Tubers (Waterlily) - Nicholas FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Nicholas Dahlia?

Nicholas Dahlia tubers are graded No. 1, with 2 to 3 eyes per tuber.

What type of bulb is Nicholas Dahlia grown from?

Nicholas Dahlia is grown from a tuber.

How big will the blooms on Nicholas Dahlia get?

The blooms on Nicholas Dahlia grow up to 6 inches.

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