El Nino dahlia
Dahlia 'El Nino'
Getuigschrift Proeftuin 2003
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2.5 to 3.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Dark purple-red
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'El Nino' dahlia (Dahlia 'El Nino') 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. Dark purple-red blooms appear in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers. E. van Dongen bred it.
Pairs well with Purple top, Japanese forest grass, and Ornamental onion.