Gladiator Dahlia-Big, bold, and built to impress—Gladiator is a true titan of the dinnerplate class. Its colossal 12" blooms blaze in rich orange, with golden-yellow tones glowing deep in the center for a fiery, sun-drenched effect. Disbudded, these blooms can reach an astonishing 14" across, making this variety a serious contender in the show ring and an unforgettable presence in the garden. Introduced in 2004.
Gladiator grows to a towering 5' and produces an impressive number of blooms for a giant variety. Like most dinnerplates, it benefits from staking, but rewards your care with an abundance of striking flowers worthy of their name.
Key Characteristics
🌸 Color: Red-orange with yellow undertones
📏 Bloom Size: 12" (up to 14" when disbudded)
🔘 Classification: Over 10" Blooms (AA)
🎨 Bloom Style: Informal Decorative
⏳ Bloom Time: Late (120 days)
🌿 Plant Height: 5'
📅 Year Introduced: 2004
✂️ Excellent Cut Flower: No
🏆 Exhibition: Yes
Garden Appeal
• Enormous blooms with fiery orange-gold tones
• Heavy bloomer for a dinnerplate—great garden performance
• A true show variety with exceptional size and form
• Tall, statuesque plants make a dramatic statement
• Perfect for growers looking to add scale, color, and wow-factor
Gladiator Dahlia (Bloom Size AA/Informal Decorative)
Dahlia tubers (and any items included in the same order) will ship between March and early June 2026, based on your location and when your order was placed.
All orders are shipped in the order they were received. Please visit the SHIPPING page on the website for details about your region and important shipping dates.
