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Dahlia 'Contraste'
Contraste Dahlia
- » Timeless favorite
- » Bicolor show
- » Butterfly magnet
- » Massive blooms
- Category: Annuals
- Hardiness Zone:8-11
- Height:3-4 ft
- Spread:1-2 ft
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades, White Shades
Introduced over 60 years ago, Contraste still is a crowd favorite with its bicolor, 8” blooms of burgundy purple petals with white tips that open from summer through! Excellent for cutting or leave in the garden to be a butterfly magnet!
Attributes
| • | Blooms all Season |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Reblooming |
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Dahlia 'Contraste'
Dahlias grow best in full sun, moist well-drained soils. They can handle a partly shaded landscape but too much shade can reduce the number of blooms and cause weaker stems. Requires average watering and fertilizing.