Original Lover dahlia

Dahlia 'Original Lover'

BulbAsteraceae

Getuigschrift Proeftuin 2009

Original Lover dahlia
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

AccentBorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerPollinator gardenShade garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

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.

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