Meet the dapper dandies of the dahlia world. The "Collarette" name perfectly describes their unique form: a distinctive inner ring of shorter, frilled petals that creates a jaunty, ruffled collar around the center. This seed mix provides a vibrant, multi-colored palette of burgundy, orange, pink, and cream, with the inner and outer petals often showing striking contrasts. These plants maintain a reasonably compact, bushy habit, growing two to three feet tall, making them ideal for bringing unapologetic good cheer to borders and large containers. These are true garden performers, blooming in great abundance from mid-summer until the first frosts, offering a welcome burst of late-season color just as many other perennials are fading. Their open-faced flowers are also a valuable resource for beneficial pollinators. As cut flowers, they are outstanding, held high on long, stiff stems that are perfect for arranging. Since this is a seed-grown mix, you'll discover a wonderful variety; at the end of the season, you can dig and save the tubers from your favorite plants to ensure their return.
