American Dream dahlia
Dahlia 'American Dream'
Getuigschrift Proeftuin 2001
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 4 feet tallup to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Violet
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'American Dream' dahlia (Dahlia 'American Dream') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. The violet flowers have a bright yellow base with purplish red markings. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms. H.A. van Eeuwijk bred it, and it is toxic to dogs and cats.
Pairs well with June hosta, Lemongrass, and Royal Purple smoketree.