Dahlia Sunrise

Common Name: Dahlia 'Dahlegria Sunrise'

Description: Dahlia 'Dahlegria Sunrise' is a striking annual cultivar renowned for its vibrant, single magenta and yellow bicolour blooms that stand out against almost-black foliage. This upright variety is ideal for both landscape and container applications, adding a bold splash of colour to any garden setting. Thriving in full sun, it prefers well-drained, fertile soil and requires regular watering to maintain consistent moisture. In Melbourne's climate, 'Dahlegria Sunrise' blooms from mid-spring through summer, providing continuous visual interest throughout the growing season.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 45–60 cm
• Width: 25–40 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers from Mid-Spring to Summer

Flower Colour:

• Magenta and Yellow Bicolour

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Attracts Bees and Butterflies
• Heat Tolerant
• Perennial in Zones 10a; Treated as Annual in Cooler Climates
  

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Marigold (Tagetes spp.)
• Zinnia (Zinnia spp.)
• Salvia (Salvia spp.)
• Petunia (Petunia spp.)
• Lantana (Lantana camara)

Note: In Melbourne's climate, it's advisable to lift and store dahlia tubers during winter to protect them from frost, replanting in spring after the last frost has passed.