Dahlia Contraste A timeless favorite, introduced almost 60 years ago and still going strong. The big blooms measure up to 8" across and have striking two-tone petals that are deep burgundy and purple with brilliant white tips. Bred in France as a cut flower, Contraste will take all your summer flower arrangements to new heights.
•Timeless Favorite
•Great Curb Appeal
•Excellent Cut FlowerSold Out
PLANT INFORMATION
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Dahlia
COMMON NAME
Dahlia
VARIETY
Contraste
CLASSIFICATION
Dinnerplate
PLANT TYPE
Tuber
ORIGIN
Holland
LIGHT
Sun,Partial Sun/Shade
SIZE/GRADE
#1
BLOOM TIME
Summer thru Fall
HARDINESS
8-11
Find your zone
WHEN TO PLANT
Spring
SHIPS
Spring
HOW TO PLANT DAHLIAS
Family:Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus:Dahlia (DAHL-ya) (Info)
Cultivar:Contraste
Additional cultivar information:(aka Contrast)
Hybridizedby Chevalier
Registered or introduced:1957
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2 vendors have this plant for sale.
Section:Decorative
Flower Size:Medium - 6 to 8 inches (150 to 200 mm) diameter
Bloom Color:White
Purple, Wine, Violet
Pruning:Unknown - Tell us
Height:36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Foliage:Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured
Other details:Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements:6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Danger:Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Seed Collecting:N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color:Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics:Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements:Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:Suitable for growing in containers
•Timeless Favorite
•Great Curb Appeal
•Excellent Cut FlowerSold Out
PLANT INFORMATION
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Dahlia
COMMON NAME
Dahlia
VARIETY
Contraste
CLASSIFICATION
Dinnerplate
PLANT TYPE
Tuber
ORIGIN
Holland
LIGHT
Sun,Partial Sun/Shade
SIZE/GRADE
#1
BLOOM TIME
Summer thru Fall
HARDINESS
8-11
Find your zone
WHEN TO PLANT
Spring
SHIPS
Spring
HOW TO PLANT DAHLIAS
- Plant 20" apart from center of bulb to center of bulb
- Plant 5" deep
- Grows 36" tall
Family:Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus:Dahlia (DAHL-ya) (Info)
Cultivar:Contraste
Additional cultivar information:(aka Contrast)
Hybridizedby Chevalier
Registered or introduced:1957
» View all varieties of Dahlias
2 vendors have this plant for sale.
Section:Decorative
Flower Size:Medium - 6 to 8 inches (150 to 200 mm) diameter
Bloom Color:White
Purple, Wine, Violet
Pruning:Unknown - Tell us
Height:36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Foliage:Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured
Other details:Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements:6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Danger:Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Seed Collecting:N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color:Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics:Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements:Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:Suitable for growing in containers