Softie dahlia
Dahlia 'Softie'
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size4 to 5 feet tall4 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink with yellow center
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Softie' dahlia (Dahlia 'Softie') is a perennial 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 48 to 60 inches tall and wide, so give it room. The pink blooms have yellow centers and open in early to late summer, then again in early to late autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Snapdragon, Blue Angel hosta, and Aster.