Islander dahlia
Dahlia 'Islander'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Dark pink, soft pink edges
- Foliage color
- Green
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Islander' dahlia (Dahlia 'Islander') 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. The dinner plate blooms reach 8 to 10 inches across. Dark pink petals fade to softer pink at the edges. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Anemone, Praying Hands hosta, and Sweet William.