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Hardiness Zone
3-9
- Bloom Time
Midsummer to first frost
- Height
100 - 120 cm
- Light
Full Sun
- Size
#1 Clump
- Plant In
Spring
- Deer Resistant
- Attract Bees
El Sol Dahlia
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Description
Reminiscent of the rising summer sun!
This excellent garden performer boasts blooms that are a jaw-dropping 30 cm wide! Giant flowers with a warm orange hue bear bright yellow centres. When planted as a focal point, the extra-large blooms create a sizzling display that's hard to miss in the landscape. These low-maintenance dazzlers are very showy.
- Botanical NameDahlia decorative 'El Sol'
- Ships As#1 Clump
- FormClump/Tuber
- Hardiness Zone3-9
- Lift in Fall3-9
- Flowering TimeMidsummer to first frost
- Flower ColorOrange blooms with a yellow center
- Flower Form30 cm fully double without a central disc
- Foliage TypePinnate leaves with ovate leaflets
- Height/Habit100 - 120 cm
- Planting Instructions5 cm deep and 60-90 cm apart
- Light RequirementsFull Sun
- Soil RequirementsWell drained
- Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
- Watering RequirementsAverage water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
- Fertilization RequirementsOnce per year
- PruningPinching of the secondary bud will produce larger flowers.
- Winter CareDahlias are not hardy. Dig the tubers in fall and store in dry peatmoss in a cool, dry and frost free location. Dry tubers for a few days (preferably outside) before storing!
Important Shipping Notes:
Breck's times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of Canada.
We take advance reservations, and then just as soon as the crops are harvested, our staff of Dutch Bulb Experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
Spring Shipping Schedule
Breck's Holland Direct Ship| Zones | Shipping Dates | Last Order Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 4 | 4/28/25 - 6/6/25 | 6/2/2025 |
| 5 | 4/21/25 - 6/6/25 | 6/2/2025 |
| 6 | 4/14/25 - 6/6/25 | 6/2/2025 |
| 7 - 9 | 4/7/25 - 6/6/25 | 6/2/2025 |
Over 200 Years of Customer Satisfaction. If, for any reason, you're not completely satisfied with any bulb, bareroot perennial or potted plant upon receipt, after planting or once it grows and blooms, just contact Breck's anytime—no time limit—for as long as you garden.
No need to return any item. We'll happily replace it or send you a merchandise credit. If you are not delighted with your garden tool or yard décor purchase, simply return it within 60 days for a merchandise credit or exchange.
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Features
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Hardiness Zone
3-9
- Bloom Time
Midsummer to first frost
- Height
100 - 120 cm
- Light
Full Sun
- Size
#1 Clump
- Plant In
Spring
- Deer Resistant
- Attract Bees
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