Little William dahlia
Dahlia 'Little William'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tallup to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Little William' dahlia (Dahlia 'Little William') is a perennial 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. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and blooms from early summer into autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Jan Van Schaffelaar dahlia, Dense blazing star, Lucifer montbretia, and Black-eyed Susan.