Dahlia Dinner Plate Bristol Stripe (Pack of 2)

Dahlia ‘Bristol Stripe’

The Dahlia Dinner Plate Bristol Stripe is a breathtakingly bold variety known for its giant, showy flowers and artistic petal pattern. With creamy white petals streaked with vivid raspberry-pink stripes, it looks as if it were hand-painted—bringing painterly elegance and vibrant contrast to garden beds, borders, and floral arrangements. Beloved by flower enthusiasts and professional growers alike, these striking blooms reach up to 8 inches across and bloom prolifically throughout the warm months, from summer into fall.

• USDA Zones: 8–10 (must lift in the winter for other zones)
• Bloom Time: Summer–Fall
• Height: 36"
• Planting depth/Spacing: 4–6"/18"
• Deer Resistant: No

To learn more about the dahlias’ upkeep and maintenance, please visit our blogs and videos below.

With its upright stature and long stems, it makes an outstanding cut flower for bouquets and arrangements. Its continuous bloom cycle ensures a colorful, ever-changing landscape display through the end of the growing season. Whether you're planting in a formal flower bed or a country-style garden, this variety offers enduring charm and standout visual interest.

Key Characteristics and Benefits of Bristol Stripe Dahlias

• Dinner Plate Blooms: Massive, 8-inch flowers provide dramatic focal points in the garden or vase.
• Distinctive Color Pattern: Raspberry-pink stripes over white petals offer a unique, artistic flair.
• Extended Bloom Period: Blooms profusely from mid-summer until frost with regular deadheading.
• Perfect for Cutting: Strong stems and large flowers make this an ideal cut flower for arrangements.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies during peak bloom months.

Growing Dahlia Bristol Stripe Tubers

Plant these tubers in rich, well-draining soil after the last frost in spring. Choose a location with full sun and protect against strong winds with staking if necessary. In zones outside of USDA 8–10, dig and store the tubers in a cool, dry place before the first frost to replant the following year.

For detailed tips and expert advice on how to grow and care for your dahlias, check out our full guide on Growing Summer-Blooming Flowers: Dahlias.

Climate and Soil Requirements

This variety thrives in full sun with fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Good drainage is essential to prevent rot, especially in cooler climates.

Sunlight and Watering

Provide at least 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Water deeply 2–3 times per week once established, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Care and Maintenance

Pinch early growth to encourage bushier plants, deadhead regularly to promote new blooms, and lift tubers in fall in colder climates. Stake as needed for support.

For more tips on caring for flower bulbs, explore our complete Flower Bulb Growing Guide .

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At Grow Organic, we offer the Dahlia Dinner Plate Bristol Stripe from a handpicked selection of top-tier, high-quality bulb suppliers. This ensures our customers enjoy more choice, greater flexibility, and access to premium tubers that meet diverse garden goals and growing conditions.

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