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Mystery Yellow Flower from a 'Bleeding Heart' Package: It's a Dahlia!

The Mix-Up

A root sold as bleeding heart (Dicentra) produced a 2–2.5" flat yellow flower with 8 petals and a fuzzy golden center. The photo confirms it's a bedding dahlia (Dahlia × hybrida), likely a mispackaged tuber.

Dahlia Basics

Grown as annuals in most zones; tubers lifted in fall.
Bloom summer to frost; deadhead for more flowers.
Full sun, rich, well-drained soil.
Stake taller varieties.

What to Do

Enjoy the unexpected dahlias!
If you wanted bleeding heart, contact the retailer for a refund/replacement.
Label tubers when storing to avoid future confusion.

Bedding dahlias are cheerful, easy, and great for cutting.

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