Dahlia American Pie

Scientific Name: Dahlia 'Vdtg26'

Also Known As

Dahlia 'American Pie'
American Pie Dahlia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

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

planting zones

8a-10b

Dahlia American Pie plant details

Dahlia American Pie is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia American Pie

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia American Pie

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Soft-pink, almost white at the edges with dark centres. Rich, burgundy foliage. The Dark Angel Series are a group of dwarf, burgundy-leaved dahlias named after popular movies. They have been selected for excellent, richly-coloured, single flowers, burgundy foliage and a compact size under 15". Three options for winter starting with easiest and safest: 1. grow in a pot and move to a frost-free area, 2. lift tubers and store, 3. leave in the ground in well-drained, sunny beds under a mound of fallen leaves.