Data specific to Dahlias (Edit)
Size: Large (A): over 8 to 10 inches in diameter.
Form: Formal Decorative (FD)
Color: Lavender (L)
Year Introduced: 1941
Country of Origin: Not Known
Hybridizer or Originator: Jobusch
ADS Classification Code: 1008

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 39-41 inches
Plant Spread: 18-24
Flowers: Showy
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Other: Propagate by taking cuttings of newly emerged shoots
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Dahlia
  • Dinner Plate Dahlia
  • Dinnerplate Dahlia
  • Heirloom Dahlia

Photo Gallery
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Date: July 28, 2023
Location: Elshout
Date: 2022-07-30
Lavender Perfection without shade
Location: Switzerland, in my garden
Date: 2016-08-05

Date: 2004-09-30
Location: Elshout
Date: 2022-07-30
Lavender Perfection
Uploaded by psudan
Location: Vancouver, B.C.
Date: Oct.20/22
A sleepy Bumble Bee takes shelter in “Lavender Perfection.”
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2013-07-08

Date: 2013-09-10
Location: My Yard
Date: 2022-09-27

Photo Courtesy of Longfield Gardens. Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2013-07-08

Courtesy Growing Colors
  • Uploaded by vic
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2013-07-08
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2013-07-08
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2013-07-08
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2013-07-08

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy

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