The Azteca Dahlia is known for its bold and fire-like palette, its pointy petals lining up in a gorgeous sun bloom. Its vibrant color strikes out in the garden, bringing all eyes to its attention.

Bloom averages to 5 inches, with a height of 5 feet.

Harvest Life for Dahlias: The perfect time to harvest a dahlia is when the bloom is about three-quarters or half a way until ripe, usually best to pick in the early mornings or cool evening. After cutting, the dahlia does not significantly open, so it is important to avoid harvesting at the bud stage or when the flower is fully bloomed and past its prime state.