Doris Day dahlia
Dahlia 'Doris Day'
H.C.-R.H.S. 1953, A.M.-R.H.S. 1959
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Doris Day' dahlia (Dahlia 'Doris Day') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. It blooms from early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers. C.S. Weijers bred it.
Pairs well with Joe-pyeweed, Black-eyed Susan, and Blue Mouse Ears hosta.