The Phantom dahlia
Dahlia 'The Phantom'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 4 feet tallup to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'The Phantom' dahlia (Dahlia 'The Phantom') is a perennial 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, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows about 35 to 47 inches tall and spreads up to 24 inches. Blooms open from early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Gerrie Hoek dahlia, Karma Choc dahlia, Catmint, and Purple top.