36" tall x 24" wide. Francophiles already know that 'Nuit d'Ete' translates to "summer night," but even non-Francophiles certainly won't be lost in translation when it comes to this extraordinary dahlia. Deep, dark, and decadent, gardeners looking to add a contemporary flair to their dahlia collection need to include this beauty in their plans. As attention-grabbing in the vase as it is in the garden, 'Nuit d'Ete' thrives in sunny areas with minimal care. Frequent deadheading encourages the production of more blooms, and the medium green foliage is typically pest and disease free. Like other dahlias, the tubers of 'Nuit d'Ete' are easily lifted before fall's first frost and stored in a box of peat moss in a cool, dry garage or basement. C'est beau!
More InformationSKU | AM005846 |
Common Name | Nuit d'Ete Cactus Dahlia |
Botanical Name | Cactus Dahlia Nuit d'Ete |
Item Package Size | Bag of 3 |
Flower Color | Red |
Flower Size | Up to 5" flowers |
Foliage | Serrated oval-shaped green foliage. |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Bloom Time | Mid summer until frost |
Mature Height | 32-36" tall |
Bulb Spacing | 1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft. |
Bulb Size | #1 Clump |
Planting Depth | Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers |
Additional Information | Perennial in zones 8-10. Can be grown as annuals in zones 2-7. |
Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |