Summer Flame dahlia

Dahlia 'Summer Flame'

BulbAsteraceae

Getuigschrift Proeftuin 1993

Summer Flame dahlia
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size20 inches tall
Bloom season
Summer, autumn

Garden uses

AccentBorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerPollinator gardenShade garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Summer Flame' dahlia (Dahlia 'Summer Flame') 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. The flowers have vivid yellow outer florets with a glow of strong orange. They bloom in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.

Pairs well with Butterfly bush, Lamb’s ear, and Jackmanii clematis.

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