Vintage Orange Cherie Dahlia

Dahlia variabilis Cherie 'Vintage Orange' (Dahlia variabilis Cherie 'Vintage Orange') is a richly colored, compact patio dahlia of genuine distinction — producing an abundance of semi-double to double blooms in a warm, sophisticated vintage orange that sits beautifully between burnished amber and classic pumpkin, evoking the lush, generous warmth of a late-summer harvest at its most abundant. The Cherie series is celebrated throughout the horticultural industry for its early, prolific flowering habit, excellent weather resilience, and tidy, well-branched, compact form that fills containers and front-of-border placements with continuous, graceful color from early summer through the first frost. Each bloom is perfectly proportioned — generous enough to make a bold impact, yet refined enough to layer beautifully within complex, multi-toned planting combinations.

This professional-grade 4" plant arrives with a robust, well-established root system cultivated through professional horticultural practices — ready to establish quickly and begin flowering ahead of schedule. 'Vintage Orange' excels in patio containers, window boxes, sunny borders, and mixed seasonal plantings where its warm, jewel-toned blooms serve as a richly colored focal point of real seasonal character. Pair it with deep burgundy, creamy yellow, or rich chocolate-brown companions for a sophisticated, autumnal-inspired designer palette — or let it stand alone in a large terracotta pot as a single, glowing statement of warm-season abundance.

• Rich Vintage Orange Semi-Double to Double Blooms: Warm, burnished vintage orange flower heads in a sophisticated tone between amber and pumpkin add depth, richness, and genuine seasonal character to containers, borders, and cutting gardens — a refined, jewel-toned color that glows with particular warmth and beauty in the long light of late summer and fall.
• Early & Prolific Continuous Flowering: Bred for exceptionally early bloom initiation and continuous, generous flower production throughout the season — delivering a long, abundant display of warm orange color with minimal deadheading required to keep the performance at its most prolific and visually impressive.
• Compact, Well-Branched Patio Form: The tidy, freely branching, compact habit is perfectly and practically scaled for containers, patio pots, window boxes, and front-of-border placement — delivering bold, rich color in a well-mannered, space-efficient package that suits a wide range of garden contexts.
• Outstanding Cut Flower: The richly colored, well-formed double blooms hold beautifully in fresh-cut arrangements — making 'Vintage Orange' a genuinely rewarding and practical choice for gardeners who love bringing the warmth and richness of the late-summer garden indoors.
• Pollinator Friendly: The abundantly produced semi-double and double blooms attract bees and butterflies reliably throughout the growing season — adding meaningful ecological value to patio gardens, mixed borders, and container plantings in addition to their vivid ornamental appeal.

These 4" healthy live plants thrive in full sun (6–8 hours daily) with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture; dahlias prefer evenly moist but never waterlogged conditions — water regularly and deeply at the root rather than overhead. Frost-sensitive; perform best where nighttime temperatures remain reliably above 50°F. In frost-free or mild climates (USDA Zones 8–11), tubers may overwinter in the ground with a protective layer of mulch. In colder regions, dig and store tubers after the first killing frost. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to maximize flowering output. Mature height: 12–18 inches; spread: 12–16 inches. Bloom time: early summer through first frost.