Mystic Dreamer Dahlia
Dahlia variabilis 'Zone Ten' PP #19,885
Full sun
Water regularly - twice-weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | DAHL-ya |
|---|---|
| Lore | Within the family Compositae, the specific epithet Dahlia variabilis is a hybrid seedling line that came from crossing various original wild species in the early 1800's, and refers to the species' wide range of inflorescence color and shapes. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 28 to 30 in. tall, 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer to Fall |
| Design Ideas | These beauties are set apart from other Dahlia varieties by their fashionable filigreed deep mahogany to black foliage topped with vivid blooms. Group multiple containers to accent an entrance or create a colorful focal point on patio or deck, or arrange containers around the base of taller potted specimen such as a palm or small tree to create a layered look. Use as an accent in mixed perennial borders, or plant in masses to create a wide swath of dramatic color. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Black |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden, Accent |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - twice-weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria); Montbretia (Crocosmia); Aster (Aster); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus) |
Grows easily in enriched, well-drained soil. Water regularly; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Clip faded flowers to extend blooming. Feed monthly during growing season. Tender tuberous perennial in frost-free climates; treat as an annual elsewhere.
This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow As Annual in All Zones