Elks Wishing Bone produces striking 3-inch orange blooms with the refined geometry of formal decorative dahlias. This vigorous variety reaches 4 feet tall, making it an excellent choice for mid-to-back garden placement and cut flower arrangements. The consistent, full-petaled form and warm orange coloring add sophisticated depth to dahlia collections. Plant tubers in spring after frost danger passes for reliable summer-through-fall blooms.
How To Plant Dahlias
To get your dahlias started, pick a sunny spot with soil that drains well. Dig a hole, lay the tuber flat, and cover it with soil about 3 inches deep. Hold off on watering for now. Once you spot some sprouts and a few leaves, it’s time to water, but keep it gentle to prevent root rot. It’s a smartto put the stake next to the tuber at the same time of planting, so you don’t accidentally damage it later on.
As the season goes on, give your dahlias some love with fertilizer and insect sprays to help them bloom beautifully and grow strong. In the fall, dig up the roots and store them over winter.
