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Dahlia 'Ferncliff Inspiration'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Dahlia 'Ferncliff Inspiration' plant details

Dahlia 'Ferncliff Inspiration' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Ferncliff Inspiration'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Ferncliff Inspiration'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The talented team at Ferncliff Gardens has been breeding and raising dahlias in Vancouver, B.C. for almost 100 years and Ferncliff Inspiration is a lovely testiment to this farm's skills. The blooms are perfectly formed, never lopsided or other than fully double, and the color slips between lavender and pink depending on the lighting. This was one of the first dahlias to bloom in our trials and continued right up through to frost, always with 6 or more flowers on the plant. Highly recommended. Why Grow Dinnerplate Dahlias? Few flowers offer the color and form diversity of dahlias Dinnerplate dahlias are garden showgirls; flashy, sensational and thrilling. Pinch young plants to produce the biggest blooms; see Dahlia Planting Guide for tips Dahlia tubers can be saved, divided and shared. Click on the Dahlia Planting Guide button, right, for details and growing tips. This is a Leafari grown, tested and recommended variety.

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Dahlia 'Ferncliff Inspiration' plant

How to Grow Dahlia 'Ferncliff Inspiration'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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