- Informal decorative
- Perennial
- Zones 8–10
- Pink
- Double
Emory Paul
Perennial informal decorative dahlia in pink and purple, blooming in late summer and fall. A giant informal decorative dahlia with 12 to 14 inch blooms in rosy purple-pink on sturdy stems. USDA zones 8–10.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Informal decorative Double · Giant (dinnerplate) · 12–14 in (30–36 cm)
- Colors
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- Pink
- Purple
- Blooms
- Late summer, Fall 120 days from planting
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 4 ft (122 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 giant informal decorative exhibition dahlia introduced in 1962; the largest dahlia Swan Island offers.
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Questions
Is Emory Paul hardy in my zone?
Emory Paul 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 Emory Paul need full sun?
Emory Paul grows in full sun.
When does Emory Paul bloom?
Emory Paul blooms in late summer and fall, about 120 days from planting.
Is Emory Paul good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Emory Paul as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
