Dahlia, Decorative ‘Fascination’

This is a peony style, semi-double dahlia. ‘Fascination’ is an exciting, eye-catching beauty with 5″ magenta-pink flowers that have a brown center! The contrast between the brightly colored flowers and the dark foliage make this a very unusual and a highly desirable dahlia!

It’s a large, sturdy bush and a superb cut flower. This distinctive dahlia is sure to become a favorite for the late summer garden. This is a decorative type dahlia with large blooms. The dahlia is one of the most pleasing of all summer flowers.

Dahlias are a tender perennial that is vigorous and fast growing. Bulbs must be lifted from the ground in zones 7 and lower. This is an outstanding addition to the flower border. Dahlias are an old-fashioned favorite and have superb, long-lasting cut flowers. Flowers bloom the first year and add a lovely spot of color in the garden. These plants are heat resistant. Your Dahlias will bloom from mid-summer until frost. They are a welcome addition to the garden late in the season when other flowers are fading.

Dahlias are also great for a container garden! They can be the large hero of this arrangement! You can add many other combinations of sun plants to the mix, for a great look on porches and patios.

Plant Details +

Height 30-36"
Spacing 18-24"
Hardiness 8-11; Annual in 2-7
Exposure Full Sun
Foliage Green
Flower Rose-pink
Bloomtime Midsummer - Fall

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Plant Dahlias in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Plant in spring, after ground, warms to about 50º F. 1. Dig a hole 3-4" deep. 2. Set the tuberous root firmly in place. 3. Cover the tuberous root with soil and water thoroughly. 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.