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Dahlia 'Fascination'

Also Known As

Fascination Dahlia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 18"-30"

planting zones

7a-10b

Dahlia 'Fascination' plant details

Dahlia 'Fascination' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with black and burgundy foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Fascination'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous black and burgundy
Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: award-winning, border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Fascination'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright pink and black. You know this combination and may even have worn these colors for an event where you really wanted to be noticed. Similarly, this dahlia will be seen, even from across the yard. Not just a pretty face, this dahlia has won over 175 Dahlia Society awards and has earned the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society of England. This award is given to plants that have proven their worth in dozens of test gardens.