Dahlia Cactus ‘Purple Gem’
Dahlia 'Purple Gem' is a stunning cactus type dahlia with alternating hues of magenta, pink and lilac.
Dahlia ‘Purple Gem’ is a stunning cactus type dahlia with alternating hues of magenta, pink, and lilac. Dazzling five inch wide double flowers are held atop strong, sturdy burgundy stems of up to 36 inches tall. Awesome in the border as as cut flowers. Dahlias are hardy to the winter temperatures of coastal BC but not to the winter wet. Grow outside in locations that are dry in winter or lift and store in a cool, dry location indoors like everyone else does. Attracts butterflies.
Common Name: Dahlia - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Asteraceae (The Aster Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-11
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Magenta
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour: Burgundy
Fragrance: No
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Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Native to Mexico, where they grow in sharply draining uplands and mountains characterized as "pine-oak woodland" that does not experience frost.
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