- Informal decorative
- Perennial
- Zones 8–10
- Orange
- Double
Nicholas
Perennial informal decorative dahlia in orange and red, blooming in late summer and fall. Informal decorative blooms of peachy orange with rust red deep in the center of each petal. USDA zones 8–10.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Informal decorative Double · Small · 6 in (15 cm)
- Colors
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- Orange
- Red
- Blooms
- Late summer, Fall 120 days from planting
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 4 ft (122 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 8–10 Perennial
Lift or treat as an annual below zone 8.
- Planted as
- Tuber
- Botanical name
- Dahlia hybrid
In the garden
- Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Introduced in 2010 by Swan Island Dahlias of Canby, Oregon, which lists it as one of its own creations.
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Where to buy
Prices rechecked daily| Shop | Offer | Price | Pack | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Island Dahlias | Bulbs | $13.95Checked Oct 14, 2026 | Pack size not listed | Check availability | |
| Breck's | Bulbs | $36.99Checked Oct 14, 2026 | Pack size not listed | Check availability |
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Questions
Is Nicholas hardy in my zone?
Nicholas survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 8 to 10. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Nicholas need full sun?
Nicholas grows in full sun.
When does Nicholas bloom?
Nicholas blooms in late summer and fall, about 120 days from planting.
Is Nicholas good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Nicholas as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
