Dahlia 'York and Lancaster'

Also Known As

York and Lancaster Dahlia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9a-11

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Dahlia 'York and Lancaster' plant details

Dahlia 'York and Lancaster' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer red and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'York and Lancaster'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'York and Lancaster'

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

Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The history of this intriguing dahlia is a mystery. One British expert told us it was rediscovered in a chateau garden and dated to 1915. Another said he saw it growing in a rural hamlet near Lyon and it dated to the 1850s. We'll keep researching its past, but one thing for certain is its garden appeal. Every flower is different. A few open deep red, a few pearly white, but most are an unpredictable mix of both colors — très intéressant!