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Speech Dahlia
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Speech Dahlia
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Speech Dahlia
  • Hardiness Zones

    3-10

  • Mature Height

    36 inches

  • Flowering Date

    Midsummer until first frost in the fall (Jul-Oct)

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun

  • Ship As

    PREMIUM

Speech Dahlia

A fiery burst of color and character that enlivens every garden space

  • Fiery red blooms with crisp white accents
  • Distinctive ruffled centers add lively texture
  • Virus-indexed for strong, healthy growth
3 for $34.99 $49.99 Save 30%
SKU: 11023

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Own Root & Jumbo Own Root Roses grown on their own roots, valued for cold hardiness, strong rebound, and long lifespan. Gardeners in colder climates or anyone looking for a durable, long-living rose that stays true to its natural growth habit.
Premium WOW!® Roots Grafted roses designed for improved vigor, larger blooms, and better adaptability across different soil and growing conditions. Gardeners who want stronger performance, bigger blooms, and reliable growth across a wide range of environments.
Fortuniana Rootstock A specialized grafted rootstock known for increased bloom production, vigorous growth, and strong resistance to soil-borne issues. Ideal for warm climates (especially the South) or challenging soils like sandy conditions where extra vigor and resilience matter.
Jumbo WOW!® Roots An upgraded WOW!® root system grown larger in the field, delivering a more established bareroot with faster early performance. Arrives bareroot or potted depending on time of year. Gardeners who want a larger starting plant with more immediate impact and quicker establishment in the garden.

 

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The Speech Dahlia delivers bold personality and dazzling color in every bloom. Its bright-red petals edged with delicate white accents frame a tightly ruffled golden-red center, giving each flower an exuberant, almost whimsical appearance. This anemone-type variety stands tall—up to 40 inches—and blooms prolifically from midsummer through frost, offering months of lively color and visual energy. With its vibrant tones and playful texture, Speech brings an unmistakable sense of fun and flair to borders, beds, and cutting gardens alike.

Whimsical Form with Artistic Detail: Speech’s uniquely shaped blooms resemble something straight from a storybook, each flower brimming with movement and color. The dense, pom-pom-like centers are surrounded by crisp outer petals kissed with white, creating a stunning contrast that draws the eye and sparks conversation.

Brilliant Summer Color, Perfect for Cutting: Whether displayed in the garden or cut for indoor arrangements, these fiery blooms hold their form beautifully. Their radiant red tones energize borders, while their long, sturdy stems make them ideal for fresh bouquets that brighten any room. As a repeat bloomer, Speech ensures a steady supply of showy flowers all season long.

Clean-Grown and Reliable for Every Gardener: Part of our trusted virus-indexed line, Speech is grown from carefully tested, disease-free dahlia stock for vigorous, dependable performance. You’ll enjoy healthy foliage, steady flowering, and garden reliability that performs growing season after growing season.

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  • Hardiness Zones

    3-10

  • Mature Height

    36 inches

  • Flowering Date

    Midsummer until first frost in the fall (Jul-Oct)

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun

  • Ship As

    PREMIUM

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