Bluetiful dahlia
Dahlia 'Bluetiful'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Lavender, blue
- Foliage color
- Green
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Bluetiful' dahlia (Dahlia 'Bluetiful') 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 dry to moist soil. Its lavender-blue blooms have cool blue undertones and measure 5-6 inches across. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers. Deer tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Purple top, Lemongrass, Ironweed, and Liberty hosta.