Original Lover dahlia
Dahlia 'Original Lover'
Getuigschrift Proeftuin 2009

USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Dark pink-red
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Original Lover' dahlia (Dahlia 'Original Lover') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. It grows about 43 inches tall and bears dark pink-red blooms. Flowers open from early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit them.
Pairs well with Clary sage, Purple top, and Ornamental onion.