Melody Allegro Dahlia
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- flowering dateJuly - October
- hardiness zone3-9
- height16 - 18 inches
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- ship asNO. 1 TUBER
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
Melody Allegro has petals that are orange, pink, salmon, and even tones of lilac, sometimes all at once. Gardeners who have planted this waterlily-type dahlia are always surprised by the range of colors on one plant. The compact plant produces larger, 4-5" decorative, almost round flowers, with petals that have a water-colored look. The sturdy plant is freely branching and produces lots of flowers from early summer until the first frost. Blooming prolifically all season, this Dahlia strikes a long-lasting note in the front of a flower border or in a large container. Compact (just 24" tall) and freely branching. Planted in masses, Dahlias fill gaps that develop in the perennial border and make excellent potted plants (1 tuber in a 12" pot). They prefer full sun, though partial shade will work in the South, and they like rich soil and even moisture. With few pests or diseases to trouble it, this dahlia will just keep blooming when other annuals and perennials peter out. It's long lived in arrangements too, lasting 7-10 days without fail. Easy-to-grow, and not bothered by deer, rabbits or other garden pests, though bees and butterflies love it. Dahlia decorative ?Melody Allegro' PP16799
Product Details
- botanical nameDahlia decorative 'Melody Allegro' PP16799
- flowering dateJuly - October
- flower colorYellow, Pink
- flower formDecorative, 5" flowersize
- foliage typeMid green, pinnate leaves with ovate leaflets
- growth rateFast once established, which takes approximately 4 - 6 weeks
- hardiness zone3-9
- height16 - 18 inches
- planting instructionsPlant 2" deep and 1.5 - 2' apart, preferably full sun. They tolerate a semi-shaded spot, but they will be less compact and have less flowers.
- pruningRemove spent flower heads to encourage more blooms and create a more bushy plant.
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- shipping seasonSpring
- ship asNO. 1 TUBER
- soil requirementWell drained, humus enriched for best performance
- spacing15 - 20 inches
- spread18 - 20 inches
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- watering requirementAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
- winter careDahlias are not hardy. Dig the tubers in fall and store in dry peat moss in a dry cool and frost free location (basement). Dry tubers for a few days (preferably outside) before storing.
Shipping Schedule
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| 2024 Spring Shipping Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Zone | Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs |
| 3A-3B | 4/29/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 4A-4B | 4/29/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 5A | 4/18/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 5B | 3/25/24 -5/31/24 |
| 6A | 3/11/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 6B | 2/26/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 7A | 2/22/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 7B | 2/19/24 - 5/31/24 |
| 8A | 2/15/24 - 5/10/24 |
| 8B | 2/12/24 - 5/10/24 |
| 9A-10B | 2/5/24 - 5/10/24 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 3A - 7B: 5/27/24 Zones 8A - 10B: 5/10/24 |
