Dahlia, Dinnerplate ‘Lavender Perfection’

Dahlia ‘Lavender Perfection’ is a vigorous and fast growing perennial with gorgeous lavender hues. It is heat resistant and makes a superb cut flower. Your dahlias will bloom the first year, adding a lovely spot of color from mid-summer until frost. They are a welcome addition to the garden late in the season when other flowers are fading. Dahlias are stunning in the flower border or container garden and also make excellent cut flowers.

  • Excellent cut flower
  • Vigorous grower
  • Beautiful for containers

Plant Details +

Botanical Dinnerplate Dahlia Lavender Perfection
Common Name Lavender Perfection Dinnerplate Dahlia
Height 36-48"
Spacing 18-24"
Hardiness 8-11; Annuals in 2-7
Exposure Full sun
Foliage Green
Flower Lavender, 8-10" Dinnerplate Blooms
Bloomtime Midsummer-Fall

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Plant Dahlias in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Supply ample moisture and fertilizer during the growing season. When the plant reaches 1-1/2' in height, trim entire plant to 1'. In about two weeks trim the plant again back to about 1-1/2'. This will encourage your Dahlia to produce an abundance of flowers. Remove all spent flowers.

Pests or Diseases: Susceptible to aphids, botrytis blight, earwigs, powdery mildew, slugs and snails, spider mites, thrips