Dahlia 'Akita' is a spectacular dinnerplate dahlia renowned for its breathtaking blooms that showcase a mesmerizing color transition from deep crimson at the base to vibrant yellow centers, often with ivory tips. These massive flowers can reach up to 10 inches in diameter, creating a dramatic focal point in any landscape. Perfect for professional landscapers and garden retailers seeking to offer customers a truly show-stopping summer flowering bulb.
Stunning features and benefits
The Dahlia 'Akita' offers numerous advantages for your commercial clients:
- Enormous double blooms that create instant visual impact in landscape designs
- Striking bicolor pattern that transitions from crimson to yellow for eye-catching appeal
- Excellent cut flower variety with long vase life for florists and event planners
- Attracts beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies to enhance garden ecosystems
- Continuous blooming from mid-summer until first frost for extended seasonal interest
- Versatile use in containers, borders, or as specimen plants in professional installations
- Strong stems that support the massive blooms, though staking may be needed in windy locations
These impressive dahlias deliver reliable performance and dramatic beauty that will satisfy even the most discerning clients.
Planting and growing information
Plant Dahlia 'Akita' tubers in spring after all danger of frost has passed, placing them 4-6 inches deep in rich, well-drained soil. Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow proper air circulation and development. These sun-lovers require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily and consistent moisture throughout the growing season. In zones 3-8, lift tubers after the first frost for winter storage. Reaching heights of 70-90cm, these dahlias make a bold statement in summer gardens and bloom continuously until frost.
Order your wholesale Dahlia 'Akita' today
DeVroomen offers premium quality Dahlia 'Akita' tubers in convenient packages of 24 pieces, perfect for garden centers, landscape contractors, and professional gardeners. Our bulbs are sourced directly from the Netherlands, ensuring superior quality and performance for your customers. Each wholesale package includes detailed planting instructions and attractive, eco-friendly packaging that's 100% recyclable and display-ready. Available exclusively to trade customers, these spectacular dahlias will be a profitable addition to your spring inventory. Order now while supplies last!
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EAN code84996
- CatalogRetail
- Bloom Height70-90cm
- Light RequirementsSun
- Bloom TimeMid Summer to First Frost
- SizeI
- UsesCut Flower
- Shipping Time FrameSpring