Introduced over seventy years ago, Thomas Edison Dahlia is still a top selling dinnerplate dahlia prized for the vivid deep purple flowers that grow to 8 inches in diameter perched a top stiff, sturdy stems. The deep royal purple flowers hold their color and petals for days in bouquets and arrangements. Plant several Thomas Edison Dahlias in your garden adjacent to roses or behind tall perennials and enjoy a burst of summer color. Thomas Edison Dahlia is one of our favorite dahlias at our farm, especially for cut flowers as this photo shows! Like all dinnerplate dahlias, Thomas Edison will require staking or florist grower netting to prevent the flower heads from flopping. If using staking be sure to insert the bamboo stakes in the ground at the same time that you plant your tubers to prevent damaging the tubers by inserting stakes later on when the plant is actively growing.

Cut dahlias early in the morning, after the monring dew has dried but before the heat of the day. Place cutflowers immediately in warm water. Just prior to placing in an arrangement, cut the stem again with florists shears or felco pruners to ensure a clean cut.

Dahlias are tender perennials that are very easy to grow; for information on how to grow dahlias, click here.  Browse our website to purchase Thomas Edison Dahlias or to view more dahlia photos and descriptions.