Striped Ambition dahlia
Dahlia 'Striped Ambition'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Lavender, dark purple streaks
- Foliage color
- Green
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
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'Striped Ambition' dahlia (Dahlia 'Striped Ambition') is a bulb 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 soil. The fringed lavender blooms have dark purple streaks and a fuzzy look. Each flower measures 4 to 5 inches across. J. van der Linden & Zonen B.V. bred it in 2008.
Pairs well with Pineapple sage, Blue Angel hosta, Mondo grass, and Vermillionaire cuphea.