- Formal decorative
- Perennial
- Zones 8–11
- Purple
- Double
Diva
Perennial formal decorative dahlia in purple, blooming in midsummer, late summer, and fall. Formal decorative blooms about 6 inches across in dark purple, with petals that come to a point at the edge, on long stems. USDA zones 8–11.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Formal decorative Double · Small · 6 in (15 cm)
- Colors
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- Purple
- Blooms
- Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 90 days from planting
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 4½ ft (137 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 8–11 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
Formal decorative dahlia introduced in 2010 and listed by Swan Island Dahlias as a cut flower variety.
Sources
Where to buy
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Questions
Is Diva hardy in my zone?
Diva survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 8 to 11. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Diva need full sun?
Diva grows in full sun.
When does Diva bloom?
Diva blooms in midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 90 days from planting.
Is Diva good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Diva as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
