Mexican Star Dahlia

Lovely. 3" blooms smell like--and are the colour of--chocolate! Velvety. chocolate-red petals encircle yellow centres. Tall stems hold these somewhat nodding flowers high above the plant's foliage. where they are a beacon for pollinators. We're thrilled to be able to offer this hard-to-find variety! Botanical Name: Dahlia single-flowered 'Mexican Star' Form: Tuber Hardiness Zone: 3-10 Lift in Fall: 3-8 Flowering Time: Midsummer until first frost in the fall Light Requirements: Full Sun Flower Color: Deep red petals with a yellow eye. Flower Form: 3" large single petals and a fluffy center Foliage Type: Pinnate leaves with ovate leaflets Growth Rate: Fast Height/Habit: 40 inches Spread: 24 inches Planting Instructions: 2" deep and 24" apart. Soil Requirements: Well drained Will Tolerate: Acidic Soil. Clay Soil. Loamy Soil. Sandy Soil Pruning: Pinching of the secondary bud will lead to larger flowers. but less of them.