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Produces attractive dahlia-style blooms that bring ornamental interest to flower gardens and landscapes.
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Night Butterfly Dahlia is an ornamental flowering plant admired for its distinctive dark-toned foliage and beautiful dahlia blooms. It can add dramatic color and visual interest to flower beds, garden borders, and outdoor containers. Dahlias are valued for their decorative flowers and long flowering season in suitable growing conditions. Flower color, plant height, and growth characteristics may vary depending on the seed variety and growing environment.
Produces attractive dahlia-style blooms that bring ornamental interest to flower gardens and landscapes.
Associated with dark foliage characteristics that can create an appealing contrast with colorful flowers.
Suitable for flower beds, garden borders, and appropriately sized containers with adequate growing space.
Dahlias can provide colorful seasonal displays when grown with suitable sunlight, soil, and moisture.
| Scientific Name | Dahlia spp. |
| Common Name | Night Butterfly Dahlia |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Herbaceous flowering plant |
| Flower Color | Variety-dependent; confirm with the supplier |
| Foliage | Dark foliage characteristics; confirm the exact cultivar |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 8–11 for overwintering tubers outdoors; dahlias can be grown as annuals in colder regions |
| Planting Season | Spring, after the danger of frost has passed |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors approximately 4–6 weeks before the last expected frost |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun, ideally 6–8 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Watering | Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Size | Varies by cultivar and growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Generally 12–24 inches, depending on mature plant size |
Add ornamental charm to your garden with Night Butterfly Dahlia Seeds. With attractive foliage and decorative blooms, dahlias can create beautiful seasonal displays in flower beds and containers. Provide plenty of sunlight, fertile well-drained soil, and consistent moisture for healthy plant development.
Find helpful answers about Night Butterfly Dahlia seed germination, flowering, and growing requirements.
Dahlia seeds generally germinate in approximately 7–14 days when provided with suitable warmth, moisture, and a well-draining seed-starting medium. Actual germination time depends on seed freshness, temperature, and growing conditions.
Yes, dahlias can grow in containers when provided with sufficient root space, drainage holes, fertile potting mix, and adequate sunlight. Choose a container size appropriate for the mature height and spread of the particular variety.
Dahlias generally perform best with approximately 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Adequate sunlight, regular watering, and fertile well-drained soil help support healthy growth and flowering. In particularly hot climates, some afternoon shade can help reduce heat stress.