Firepot dahlia
Dahlia 'Firepot'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tallup to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow, dark orange
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Firepot' dahlia (Dahlia 'Firepot') 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 average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. The waterlily blooms have yellow centers with orange-red flame tips. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the flowers. Keep it away from dogs and cats, since it is toxic to both.
Pairs well with Vermillionaire cuphea, Lemongrass, and Blue Mouse Ears hosta.