Deep, flaming orange, 4-inch, formal, decorative blooms appear in August and September on this shorter statured (to 3 feet) nonhardy tuberous plant. This is a great addition to the annual flower displays or can be used as a cut flower. Full sun, moisture-retentive, moderately rich soils are ideal conditions for dahlias. Stake the dahlias, once they have established their root systems to avoid the plants tipping over from the weight of their blooms later in the season.