Penhill Dark Monarch Dahlia

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SKU
10004599

This full, lovely pink colored flower is the size of a dinner plate! Your curb appeal could instantly improve with this gorgeous and unique flower.

There’s a common question people ask about these: Are Dahlias perennials? And yes--they are! They resprout to its fullest each year. You’ll receive one Penhill Dark Monarch Dahlia bulb!

Planting and Application:

Dahlia flowers are easy and can be planted anywhere where there’s full sun! You’ll love how the color shines in the sun.

  • This plant will grow quickly and bloom right when mid summer hits--they bloom and thrive from August till frost.The bright pink color will look gorgeous against the dark reds and oranges of fall!
  • Expect pollinating visitors when you have these in your garden! Bees and butterflies love this big flower.
  • This Dahlia grows from 36-48 inches tall and its flower can be up to 10 inches wide. Talk about a big flower!
  • Dahlia plants grow best in zones 1-11. Need to find your hardiness zone? Use our map to locate yours!
  • Penhill Dahlias are a fan favorite. People will stare in awe as they walk past your garden full of colorful, dinner plate sized Dahlias!

#ProPlantTips for Care: 

Here’s some Dahlia care tips for those who want this easy-maintenance flower! There’s just a few things to keep in mind.

  • The Penhill Dark Monarch Dahlia doesn’t need a specific kind of soil pH wise, however it does need well drained soil so the roots don’t drown.
  • After your Dahlia’s foliage turns yellow, you can prune this flower’s imperfections so it will grow back stronger and healthier!
  • You may be wondering when to plant Dahlias. These flowers bloom in the summer, so you can plant them in the spring! However, here at NatureHills, we have a motto: If we ship it, you can plant it!
  • Water this pink Dahlia regularly and keep it moist during its first growing season! During sunny droughts, you may have to water often!

Buying Options for Plants

Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.

Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!

Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.

  • Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
  • Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.

Nature Hills Container Size by Volume

Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.

Young Plants to 18 Months
Size Volume
2"x2"x3" Ranges from .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume
4.5" Container Equal to .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume
Sprinter Pot Equal to .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume
4" Container Ranges from .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume
6" Container Equal to 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume
1 Quart Equal to 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume
5.5" Container Equal to 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x5" Ranges from .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x6" Ranges from 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x9" Ranges from 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x10" Ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old
Size Volume
2 Quart Equal to 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume
#1 Container Ranges from 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume
5"x5"x12" Equal to 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old
Size Volume
#2 Container Ranges from 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume
#3 Container Ranges from 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old
Size Volume
#5 Container Ranges from 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume
#6 Container Ranges from 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume
#7 Container Ranges from 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume

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Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From To S&H
0 - 19.99 19.99
20 - 49.99 21.99
50 - 69.99 24.99
70 - 99.99 29.99
100 - 129.99 34.99
130 - 149.99 41.99
150 - 150+ Approx 27%

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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS

Growing Zones Annual in All Growing Zones
More Information
Brand Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name Dahlia pinnata 'Penhill Dark Monarch'
Type Annual
Mature Height 3 - 4 feet
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Well Drained
Moisture Medium
Growth Rate Fast
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Pruning Time After Foliage Yellows
Fragrant No