Dahlia 'Mystic Wonder' PP24397

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 30"
W: 24"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Dahlia 'Mystic Wonder' PP24397 plant details

Dahlia 'Mystic Wonder' PP24397 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with chocolate foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Mystic Wonder' PP24397

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous chocolate
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Mystic Wonder' PP24397

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dahlia Mystic Wonder has rich, velvety, blood red flowers atop the darkest of dark burgundy filigreed foliage. The Mystic Series has some of the darkest foliage of any dahlia. Excellent in containers or in the garden. Will bloom from June until October. Three options for winter starting with the easiest and safest: 1. grow in a pot and move to a frost-free area, 2. lift tubers and store, 3. (for coastal BC) leave in the ground in well-drained, sunny beds under a mound of fallen leaves. Cultivar name: 'Velvet'.