Gladiator
Gladiator
Gladiator

GLADIATOR

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12"
Bloom size: 12"
5'
Plant height: 5'

This is one of the larger bloomers in our dinnerplate types, producing 12" flowers, and if disbudded can reach 14 across! Heavy bloomer for a dinnerplate variety, this orange flower shows yellow deep in the petals toward the center of the blooms and has real show potential. A very tall 5' plant, will need staking as most dinnerplate varieties do.

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GLADIATOR

How to Grow

Dahlias are grown from tubers (similar to a bulb, but thin-skinned like a potato). Plant tubers in the springtime, about the same time as you would your vegetable gardens or when the ground is warm enough to work up and play in daily. Plant them in a full sun location (giving them 6-8 hours of direct sunlight) and enjoy blooms all summer long. They will bloom and provide you with color and abundant flowers for cutting and enjoying throughout the summer.
The more you cut a dahlia plant, the more it will bloom. Most cut dahlias will last up to 5 days once cut and treated.

Step 1
Picking the right location
Step 2
Preparing the soil
Step 3
Planting your dahlias

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Gladiator
VALID AUGUST 1 - SEPTEMBER 30

10% OFF

ALL DAHLIA TUBER ORDERS

Discount excludes prior purchases, gift certificates, gift shop, and cut flowers. Discount automatically applied at checkout. No coupon is necessary. Sale may not be combined with other offers, coupons, or promotions. All tubers will be shipped spring 2027 and must be planted the spring 2027 season, No Exceptions. Starts August 1, 2026, 12:01 am & Expires September 30, 2026, 11:59 pm. Discount does not apply to Phone, Fax, or Mail orders. No Rainchecks or Back-Orders.

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