Wyn's Farmer John dahlia

Dahlia 'Wyns Farmer John'

BulbAsteraceae

Wyn's Farmer John dahlia
USDA zones8 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Bloom color
White, cream, blush-pink
Foliage color
Green
Toxicity
Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats

Garden uses

BorderContainerCottage gardenCut flower

Notes

'Wyn's Farmer John' dahlia (Dahlia Wyns Farmer John) is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun. The giant dinner plate blooms open white, cream, and blush-pink with a creamy yellow center and blush edges. They appear from mid to late summer into early autumn. Wynne's Dahlias bred it in 2005.

Pairs well with Statice, Lemongrass, White sage, and California poppy.

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