- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 12 - 16 Inches
- Mature Spread 12 - 14 Inches
- Growing Zones 10 - 12
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
Dalaya® Vampire Dahlia produces striking 3-inch double crimson blooms with neatly arranged rays fading in color from the centers outward. This dwarf variety reaches 12 to 16 inches and flowers from midsummer until autumn’s first heavy frost. Birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds will adore this perennial as much as you will.
If you enjoy making bouquets, Dalaya® Vampire Dahlia will delight you with showy “cut and come again” flowers from summer until fall. Cold hardy in zones 9-11, this dahlia originates from Mexico and parts of Central America. It has an upright, vigorous habit, and its lush emerald foliage is relatively disease and deer resistant. Add it to borders, beds or containers for instant color gratification.
Dalaya® Vampire Dahlia Care
Plant Dalaya® Vampire Dahlia in full sun in average, well-draining soil. The soil's pH should be 6.5 to 7.0. Improve poor, compact soil with compost or well-rotted manure. Dalaya® Vampire Dahlia requires about an inch of water per week and a low-nitrogen fertilizer every 2 to 4 weeks during the flowering season. A low-nitrogen fertilizer will encourage more flower versus foliage production.
When maintaining this ornamental in a container, plant it in a general potting soil amended with peat moss. Water twice per week, providing about an inch of water. Apply a slow-release, low-nitrogen fertilizer every two weeks during the summer and fall. To support bigger and better blooms, deadhead old and withered blossoms. Dahlias typically do not open after cutting, so when trimming for bouquets, wait until the flowers have opened fully.
Dalaya® Vampire Dahlia Spacing
Space plants 12 to 14 inches apart when creating an accent in borders and beds. Plant with companion plants such as cosmos, artemisia, and sneezeweed to create a gorgeous cottage garden. Select a pot at least 12 inches in diameter to provide focal interest to a patio, balcony, or entryway. Cut the flower stems and add to lavender, sweet alyssum, and lilies to create classy summer and early fall bouquets.
Dalaya Vampire Dahlia Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 - 12 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 12 - 16 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 14 Inches |
| Spacing: 12 - 14 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: Dark Red Shades |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Containers |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Dalaya Vampire Dahlia |
| Other Name(s): Dahlia |
| Scientific Name: Dahlia x Dalaya® Vampire |
- SKU:
- 1014595-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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