Burlesca dahlia
Dahlia 'Burlesca'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tallup to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Purple-red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Burlesca' dahlia (Dahlia 'Burlesca') is a perennial 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. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and bears purple-red blooms. Flowers open in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit them.
Pairs well with Black-eyed Susan, Montbretia, and Lemongrass.