Elise dahlia
Dahlia 'Elise'
Getuigschrift Proeftuin 2004
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Red
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Elise' dahlia (Dahlia 'Elise') 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 grows about 28 inches tall. The 70 mm blooms have reddish orange petals with deep yellow pink veins. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Purple top, Japanese forest grass, and Ornamental onion.