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Dahlia 'Twyning's Smartie'

Also Known As

  • Twynings Smartie Dahlia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-10b

Dahlia 'Twyning's Smartie' plant details

Dahlia 'Twyning's Smartie' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer purple 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 'Twyning's Smartie'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Twyning's Smartie'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Twyning's Smartie' dahlia is a vigorous cultivar forming uniform clumps 16-18" high and just as wide. The single flowers have petals in two colours: some are rich reddish-purple, others are pure white. All are centred around striking golden-orange centres. A dramatically different dahlia that will make your garden friends green with envy.

Gardening facts about Dahlia 'Twyning's Smartie' plant

How to Grow Dahlia 'Twyning's Smartie'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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