BODACIOUS

BODACIOUS

$18.95
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11"
Bloom size: 11"
5'
Plant height: 5'

The name says it all! Huge 11" blooms are a bright orange red with yellow showing on the edges and underneath of each petal, giving it the illusion of having tongues of fire. An excellent prospect with a plant height of 5'. 2001 Derrill W. Hart Winner.

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BODACIOUS

How to Grow

Dahlias are grown from tubers (similar to a bulb, but thin-skinned like a potato). Plant tubers in the springtime, about the same time as you would your vegetable gardens or when the ground is warm enough to work up and play in daily. Plant them in a full sun location (giving them 6-8 hours of direct sunlight) and enjoy blooms all summer long. They will bloom and provide you with color and abundant flowers for cutting and enjoying throughout the summer.
The more you cut a dahlia plant, the more it will bloom. Most cut dahlias will last up to 5 days once cut and treated.

Step 1
Picking the right location
Step 2
Preparing the soil
Step 3
Planting your dahlias

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Nancy
Gorgeous

Prolific bloomer. Vibrant color. Will order more!

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EVELYN
Spectacular showstopper

This is my 2nd year growing Bodacious & it always draws admirers walking trough my garden. My plant grows to about 4' & the blooms are only 9". The petals are large & corkscrew, showing the yellow beautifully underneath. I used to grow Nick Sr. but after I got a replacement tuber, the color was much darker & not as contrasting. It didn't survive winter storage so I switched to Bodacious & am so happy that it looks like Nick Sr. formerly did. I look forward to years of enjoyment from it.

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Amanda
Gorgeous Dahlia

It's big and unique and a lot of fun. Does't look like the pic in the catalog for me, but it's even prettier so I'm not complaining.

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Gary C.C.
Bodacious lives up to its name

Doing great in 2022 in Paso Robles, CA. This flower matures to more red than yellow. It truly morphs.

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Gary C.C.
Bodacious, because that is what it is

Beautiful very large mainly red blossoms. They are stunning. Similar to Bohemian Spartacus, but much more red.

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Jean
Show stopper

Just so pretty…the longer it blooms the more it changes! All stages of bloom are wonderful

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SHELLY
Unexpected Surprise

I tried this dahlia for the first time in 2021. We have a short growing season in MN so I was a little unsure of this late bloomer, but it was actually one of the first to start consistently producing blooms in mid-August. Great cut flower to put in bouquets or display solo, as the blooms are nice and large. Will order again!

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PATRICK
Excellent Dahlia

I have grown this one for the last 3 years, and it is excellent every year.