{"product_id":"products-dahlia-thomas-edison-bulbs-44366-pk-5","title":"Dahlia 'Thomas Edison' Bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Thomas Edison' is a decorative dahlia with bold, dinnerplate-sized blooms and a rich purple hue that gardeners can't resist. Growing up to 36 to 48 inches tall, it's a summertime standout that blooms from midsummer until fall, often lasting to the first frost. The 9-inch flowers are fully double, with wide, slightly rolled petals that make every bloom look perfectly sculpted. These beauties are excellent for cutting—just be sure to harvest them nearly fully open for the best results. Plus, cutting encourages even more blooms for a continuous show.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/glossary-of-garden-terms\"\u003etender perennial\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/understanding-your-growing-zone-for-a-bountiful-garden\"\u003eZones 9-11\u003c\/a\u003e, 'Thomas Edison' is bushy and upright, making it perfect for borders, beds, or even containers. This dahlia makes a statement when planted in groups or as a focal point, and its tall growth habit benefits from staking or caging for extra support.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDahlias are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/how-to-start-a-garden-for-beginners\"\u003e  Low maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e and love \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/best-plants-for-full-sun-gardens\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/a\u003e to partial shade and rich, well-draining soil. If you're working with heavy clay or sandy soil, mix in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-eco-gardening\"\u003eorganic materials\u003c\/a\u003e like peat moss to improve drainage and water retention. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePlant the tubers in spring, after frost danger has passed, spacing them 12 to 36 inches apart and planting them 3 inches deep in warm soil. Keep the soil moist, pinch back stems at 8 to 10 inches, and trim taller growth to encourage more flowers. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/soils-fertilizers\"\u003eFertilize\u003c\/a\u003e in spring and late summer and add mulch to lock in moisture and keep the soil cool. Divide tubers in the fall to expand your dahlia collection year after year!\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eStart tubers indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost if you'd like a head start. Use small pots with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/soils-fertilizers\"\u003egood potting soil\u003c\/a\u003e and transplant the plants outside after frost danger has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/b\u003e In Zones 3-7, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/overwintering-your-guide-to-overwintering-plants-and-crops\"\u003elift the tubers\u003c\/a\u003e before the first frost and store them in dry peat moss or vermiculite at 50°F. You can also grow 'Thomas Edison' as an annual for vibrant blooms in any garden setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354507251771,"sku":"44366-PK-5","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_44366-PK-5_1.jpg?v=1753891907","url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/products-dahlia-thomas-edison-bulbs-44366-pk-5","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}