Dahlia Bulbs - David Howard
2-bulb bag
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80-100 Days to Maturity. Dahlia ’David Howard’. David Howard Dahlia Bulbs. Non-GMO, formal decorative type Dahlia with 4-5 inch blooms. Summer to Fall bloom period. Known for its glowing apricot-orange blooms contrasted with dark bronze-purple foliage. These flowers have strong stems, long vase life, and season-long color. Received the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Growing David Howard Dahlia Bulbs
Plant tubers after all danger of frost has passed and soil is warmed to at least 60 F. Dig holes 4-6 inches deep, place the tuber with eye/sprout facing up, and cover with soil. Space tubers 18-24 inches apart. Stake early to support blooms.
Keep soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize at planting and again every 3-4 weeks during flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers. Ensure good airflow around plants to reduce disease risks.
David Howard in the Garden
This cultivar shines in mixed beds or borders, where its contrasting foliage adds visual drama. Also, outstanding in cutting gardens, its strong stems hold up well and blooms are elegant in bouquets.
Harvesting David Howard Dahlias
Harvest in the morning after dew has dried. Cut flowers when blooms are nearly open (three-quarters full) for longest vase life. Remove foliage or lift tubers after first hard frost in colder zones, dry off, and store in cool, dry conditions over winter.
About David Howard Dahlia
’David Howard’ is a decorative dahlia introduced in the early 1960s. It features apricot-orange flowers set off against dark, bronze-purple foliage. With its balanced height, formal decorative bloom form, and reliable performance, it’s earned favor among gardeners and florists alike.
Stories From Our Gardeners
"Dahlias may look fancy, but they’re tough and forgiving, just give them sun, good soil, and water, and they’ll shine all season long."
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
David Howard Dahlia Bulbs - Units Per Package:
- 2 Bulb Bag
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Dahlia ’David Howard’ |
| David Howard Dahlia Color: | apricot/orange tones w/bronze leaves |
| David Howard Dahlia Flavor: | Not recommended for consumption. |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Perennial in zones 8, 9, 10; grown as annuals in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. |
| Planting Depth: | 4-6 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-24 inches apart |
| Plant Height: | 32-36 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright, robust with strong stems; formal decorative blooms |
| Soil Preference: | Rich, fertile, well-drained soil; amend heavy soils with compost or organic matter |
| Temperature Preference: | Warm soil; plant after danger of frost when soil ≥ 60 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun (6-8 hours); protection from strong wind helpful, even more so because of stem strength |
Other
| Days to Bloom: | 80-100 |
| Plant Width/Spread: | 24-36 inches |
| Pests and Diseases: | Slugs, snails, aphids; powdery mildew potential; staking recommended; avoid waterlogging of tubers |
| Bloom Time: | Summer to Fall |
| Easy/Hard: | Easy |
| Direct Sow: | Yes, direct sow. |
| Start Indoors: | In zones 3-7, start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost and transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. |
| Landscape Use: | Background, borders, mass planting, focal point, containers |