- Ball
- Perennial
- Zones 8–10
- Orange
- Double
Brown Sugar
Perennial ball dahlia in orange and red, blooming in midsummer, late summer, and fall. Ball blooms in rusty red-orange whose lower petals soften to terracotta as the flowers age. USDA zones 8–10.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Ball Double · Miniature · 3–4 in (8–10 cm)
- Colors
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- Orange
- Red
- Blooms
- Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 80–100 days from planting
- Vase life
- 5 days
- Height
- 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 8–10 Perennial
Lift or treat as an annual below zone 8.
- Planted as
- Tuber
- Botanical name
- Dahlia hybrid
In the garden
- Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
A ball dahlia bred by Triple Wren Farms, with rusty red-orange blooms that soften to terracotta as they age.
Sources
Where to buy
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Questions
Is Brown Sugar hardy in my zone?
Brown Sugar survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 8 to 10. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Brown Sugar need full sun?
Brown Sugar grows in full sun.
When does Brown Sugar bloom?
Brown Sugar blooms in midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 80–100 days from planting.
Is Brown Sugar good for cutting?
Yes. Cut stems of Brown Sugar last about 5 days in a vase.
