The Dalaya™ Dahlias

‘Dalaya Red + Yellow Eye’ opens mostly red…

Sometimes choice can be good but sometimes it can be confusing; this is the situation for Dahlias. Types, sizes, and colors ramble all over the place so most people reach for a general mix of the good stuff. That, in fact, is our Garden Pride Mix. It’s our long-time best seller in this category because it makes Dahlias drop-dead easy to order.

This deer-in-the-headlights daze, however, can blind us to some truly fun breeding that’s happening in the industry. Take the unusual color-changing behavior of the Dalaya series as our case-in-point. We originally selected it because we needed to serve the right size of Dahlia: not too small, not too dinner-plate, decent vigor but not off-the-charts, and lots of interesting colors gathered into a series so they all perform equally well in the garden. Yes, the Dalayas check those boxes but a funny thing happened…

…but completely changes to a yellow sunburst—quite a difference

‘Princettia^® Hot Pink’

Last-minute calls for color are a part of the holiday season—displays need to be freshened up and sometimes there’s an unexpected rush that leaves you short-handed. We’ve got your back. There’s still fresh material available in a variety of sizes, including planters, centerpieces, and baskets. Simply give the office a call and we’ll be happy to put something together for you:

Here are some suggestions:

• ‘Christmas Beauty Red’
• ‘Whitestar White’
• ‘Christmas Feelings Pink’
• ‘Princettias’ in pinks, red or whites
• ‘Cortez Burgundy’
• ‘Sparkling Punch’

‘Christmas Beauty Red’

Please remember that though our office will be closed during the week between Christmas and New Year’s we will still be accepting orders. Our phone messages will be checked regularly and we will respond as soon as possible. For your convenience, orders may also be placed online using the Pre-Order screen on our web site.

As we come to the end of another successful year, we’d like to thank you for choosing Diefenbacher—it is truly a pleasure doing business with you. From our Hearthside to yours we send best wishes for a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year—we’ll see you in January!