Dahlia 'City of Leiden'

Also Known As

City of Leiden Dahlia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

8a-11

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Dahlia 'City of Leiden' plant details

Dahlia 'City of Leiden' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'City of Leiden'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'City of Leiden'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'City of Leiden' has dark bronze foliage and magenta-coloured flowers. A double duty dahlia with great foliage and flower. Dahlias are hardy to the winter temperatures of coastal BC but not to the winter wet. Grow outside in locations that are dry in winter or lift and store in a cool, dry location indoors like everyone else does.