Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Dahlia 'Ferncliff Illusion' flower by Leafari

    Photo by Leafari

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

    Show all photos

    Dahlia 'Ferncliff Illusion'

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 58"-62"
    • W: 30"-36"

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

    More Options

    Dahlia 'Ferncliff Illusion' plant details

    Dahlia 'Ferncliff Illusion' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Ferncliff Illusion'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 IN - 36 IN - wide, 58 IN - 62 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple and white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, cutting garden, long-blooming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Ferncliff Illusion'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Ferncliff Gardens has been breeding and raising dahlias in Vancouver, B.C. for almost 100 years and this beauty is one of their most popular creations. Pure white with lavender tips, this dahlia is bright and appealing. Gorgeous grown with deep purple dahlia Thomas Edison. 8" blooms.

    By: Leafari

    Gardening facts about Dahlia 'Ferncliff Illusion' plant

    How to Grow Dahlia 'Ferncliff Illusion'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

    See other plant types of Dahlia for your garden

    Dahlia 'Moonfire'

    aka Moonfire Dahlia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Dahlia 'Moonfire' flower by Stan Shebs
    View Plant

    Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'

    aka Dahlia 'Bishop of Landaff', Bishop of Landaff Dahlia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 30"-4'

    Width: 2'-2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' flower by Leafari
    View Plant

    More Options

    Dahlia 'Bonne Esperance'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Dahlia 'Bonne Esperance' flower by Cistus Nursery
    View Plant

    More Options

    Dahlia imperialis

    aka Giant Tree Dahlia, Tree Dahlia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 17'-25'

    Width: 7'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Dahlia imperialis flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
    View Plant

    More Options

    Dahlia 'Fascination'

    aka Fascination Dahlia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-30"

    Width: 18"-30"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Dahlia 'Fascination' close-up, flower by Loicwood
    View Plant
    +224 more Dahlia
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved