44" tall x 24" wide. With a bloom span of 6 inches and knock-out coloration, Dahlia 'Purple Gem' is an excellent choice for admiring from both near and far. The bold color of this dahlia means it's easily seen from one end of the block to the other. Deer resistant and practically bug-proof, the lush foliage of 'Purple Gem' is almost as attractive as the flowers. Requiring little input, apart from a sunny site and regular irrigation, this dahlia is a non-stop summertime bloomer and makes a dapper cut flower. Frequent deadheading improves bloom production and flower size, and as with other dahlias, storing the tubers indoors for the winter is a must if you want to grow this dahlia for many years to come.
More InformationSKU | AM005840 |
Common Name | Purple Gem Cactus Dahlia |
Botanical Name | Cactus Dahlia Purple Gem |
Item Package Size | Bag of 3 |
Flower Color | Purple |
Flower Size | Up to 6" flowers |
Foliage | Serrated oval-shaped green foliage. |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Bloom Time | Mid summer until frost |
Mature Height | 36-44" 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 | Attract Butterflies, Easy To Grow, 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 |