Honka Fragile dahlia

Dahlia 'Honka Fragile'

BulbAsteraceae

Honka Fragile dahlia
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Foliage color
Green
Toxicity
Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats

Garden uses

AccentBorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerPollinator gardenShade garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Honka Fragile' dahlia (Dahlia 'Honka Fragile') 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 soil. Each bloom has a single ring of curled petals. Flowers appear in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn, and they draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees.

Pairs well with Pineapple sage, Blue Angel hosta, and Lemongrass.

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