Octopus Sparkle dahlia
Dahlia 'Octopus Sparkle'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Red
Notes
'Octopus Sparkle' dahlia (Dahlia 'Octopus Sparkle') is a bulb for borders and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry soil. The red and yellow flowers are anemone type, with star-shaped petals around a fluffy center. Blooms reach 3-4 inches wide and appear from summer to frost. Protect it from winter wet by planting it in a pot you can move or by lifting and storing the bulbs in a cool, dry, frost free spot.
Pairs well with Ruby Star coneflower, Shenandoah switchgrass, and Star of persia.