Festival Special

About this Product
12” bright and bold magenta purple blooms. Petals on this one are wild and crazy. Held on a strong 4 1/2’ plant. A definite “must have” for anyone who loves dinner plates.
Bloom Size: 12"
Plant Height: 4½'
Bloom Time: Late (120 days)
Bloom Style:
- Informal Decorative
Color: Purple, Pink
Year Introduced: 2010
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.
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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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The last of my 30 dahlias to bloom but the most spectacular great color and a full 12 inches. Strong stems that withstood some high winds and downpours. Only downside only 4 blooms, Grew to almost 7 feet high.
Of the 19 Swan Island dahlias I planted in Spring 2020, 16 came up. But the two Shockwave dahlias I ordered failed to even put up the tiniest sprout even though they have the same south facing, sunny exposure. Given how expensive they were, I have to say I was disappointed. Overall, I am impressed by Swan Island, but I cannot recommend Shock Wave unfortunately.