Big Brother dahlia
Dahlia 'Big Brother'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow-gold, orange
- Foliage color
- Green
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Big Brother' dahlia (Dahlia 'Big Brother') 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 soil. The dinner plate blooms measure 8 to 10 inches across. They are yellow-gold with dusky orange streaks. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Pink Hawaiian Coral peony, Lemongrass, Niobe clematis, and Autumn Frost hosta.