Waltzing Mathilda dahlia
Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda'
RHS AGM 2014
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tallup to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Waltzing Mathilda' dahlia (Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda') 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, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It stays about 24 inches tall and wide, so it fits easily in a pot. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers. Keep it away from dogs and cats, since it is toxic to both.
Pairs well with Montbretia, Black-eyed Susan, and Sneezeweed.