LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil moist when actively growing.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide.
| Description | An impressive dahlia with huge, dramatic reddish-purple flowers on tall stems that are perfect for cutting. Reblooms effortlessly all summer long. Easy, eye-catching accent for containers, beds, and borders. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria); Montbretia (Crocosmia); Aster (Aster); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in enriched, well-drained soil. Water regularly; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Clip faded flowers to extend blooming. Feed monthly during growing season. A tender tuberous perennial in frost-free climates; treat as an annual elsewhere. |
| History | The Labella® Maggiore series of Dahlia from Beekenkamp includes (but may not be limited to) the following varieties: Deep Rose, Fire, Purple, Rose Bicolour, White, and Yellow. |
| Lore | This species originally hails from the mountainous regions of Central America. Dahlia pinnata is the national flower of Mexico. |



