Fascination dahlia
Dahlia 'Fascination'
H.C. (g) 1964, A.M. (g) 1965
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tallup to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Fascination' dahlia (Dahlia 'Fascination') 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, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It stays compact at 2 to 3 feet tall and has dark bronze-purple foliage that sets off the pink blooms. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers. Elsdon bred it in the UK.
Pairs well with Lamb’s ear, Purple top, and Lemongrass.