Dahlia Ellen Houston' - rich flowering orange/red decorative flower; incredible dark greenish black leaves; 18"-24".

Native to Mexico and Central America, dahlias provide us with more pleasure than almost any other summer bulb we have because they produce an abundance of wonderful flowers perfect for 'gift giving flower arrangements' throughout early summer and again in late summer until frost. Especially if they are picked for arrangements, these 'cut and come again' plants require almost no care, they appear to be pest resistant and they come in a myriad of colors. Our friends really enjoy them as well! They make a great 'shoes and socks' plant for larger bulbs or perennials and are happy in full sun or partial shade. Dahlias have different shapes from the tightly formed flowers of the pompon-types to the looser ones of the cactus-types and the decorative in-between types, they're all terrific! Top-sized tubers; approx. 1 per sq. ft.; zones 8-10;