Dahlia 'Dark Side of the Sun'

Also Known As

Dahlia hybridum 'Dark Side of the Sun'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'

planting zones

9a-11

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Dahlia 'Dark Side of the Sun' plant details

Dahlia 'Dark Side of the Sun' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with burgundy foliage. In fall and summer apricot flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Dark Side of the Sun'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Dark Side of the Sun'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Smoldering single peach-hued blooms with a dark central disc play against a rich backdrop of maroon-black leaves ? is this or is this not JUST the thing for a decadent Summer border. Magical combined with Antirrhinum 'Chantilly Lace', Orlaya grandiflora & Cal Poppy 'Apricot Chiffon'. Because its 3-4" blooms are single, the pollinators get to party (YAY!) & it blooms for eons (waaay into Fall if you keep it deadheaded.) Unlike *some* Dahlias you may have known, this one needs no assistance to stand tall. Cut flowers, of course are an added bonus. Grows 2-3' tall by 2' wide or so, & likes a rich loamy soil in SUN. Bred by Keith Hammett, New Zealand plant breeder of renown. Provide an annual layer of compost to all your Dahilas in Spring to keep them fat and happy! Deciduous.