Dahlia - Dinnerplate Vassio Meggos

Dahlia – Dinnerplate Vassio Meggos

Add bold elegance and impressive size to your garden with the magnificent blooms of Dinnerplate Vassio Meggos Dahlia. This striking variety produces enormous, fully double flowers in rich shades of bright pink with soft rose undertones. The large, beautifully layered petals create a lush, rounded bloom that commands attention in garden beds and floral displays.

Vassio Meggos dahlias are admired for their huge dinnerplate-sized blooms and vigorous growth. The plants produce strong stems capable of supporting the large flowers and bloom continuously from mid-summer until the first frost. Their spectacular blossoms are especially prized in cutting gardens and make dramatic additions to bouquets and arrangements while also attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Plant Details

Plant Type: Flowering Bulb (Tuber)
Flower Color: Bright pink with rose undertones
Bloom Size: Extra-large dinnerplate blooms (8–10 inches or larger)
Plant Height: 36–48 inches
Bloom Time: Mid-summer to first frost
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Uses: Garden beds, borders, cutting gardens, and floral arrangements

Growing Instructions for Zone 3b

Dahlias are not winter hardy in colder climates and should be planted after the danger of frost has passed. In Zone 3b, tubers must be lifted and stored indoors during winter.

Planting Time
Plant tubers outdoors in late spring once the final frost has passed and soil temperatures reach about 60°F (15–16°C).

Location
Choose a location receiving 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily with rich, well-drained soil.

Planting Depth

• Dig a hole 4–6 inches deep.
• Place the tuber horizontally with the growing eye facing upward.
• Cover with soil and water lightly.

Spacing
Space plants 18–24 inches apart to allow room for large plants and maintain good airflow.

Watering
Water lightly after planting. Once shoots appear, maintain consistent moisture while avoiding waterlogged soil.

Fertilizing
Apply a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during the growing season to support healthy growth and abundant blooms.

Support

• Because of the large dinnerplate blooms, staking is recommended to prevent stems from bending or breaking.

Overwintering in Zone 3b

• After the first frost blackens the foliage, cut stems back to 4–6 inches.
• Carefully dig up the tubers and allow them to dry for several days.
• Store in peat moss, sawdust, or vermiculite in a cool, dry, frost-free location (40–50°F) until spring.

With proper care, Dinnerplate Vassio Meggos Dahlias will reward gardeners with spectacular oversized blooms in vibrant pink tones, creating a dramatic highlight in summer gardens and stunning floral arrangements.

Type: Bulb / Tuber