- Formal decorative
- Perennial
- Zones 9–11
- White
- Double
White Perfection
Perennial formal decorative dahlia in white, blooming in midsummer, late summer, and fall. Formal decorative dinnerplate blooms 8 to 10 inches across with layered white petals. USDA zones 9–11.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Formal decorative Double · Large (dinnerplate) · 8–10 in (20–25 cm)
- Colors
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- White
- Blooms
- Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 3–4 ft (91–122 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 9–11 Perennial
Lift or treat as an annual below zone 9.
- Planted as
- Tuber
- Botanical name
- Dahlia hybrid
In the garden
- Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Formal decorative dinnerplate dahlia sold by Longfield Gardens as an heirloom variety.
Sources
Where to buy
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Questions
Is White Perfection hardy in my zone?
White Perfection survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 9 to 11. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does White Perfection need full sun?
White Perfection grows in full sun.
When does White Perfection bloom?
White Perfection blooms in midsummer, late summer, and fall.
Is White Perfection good for cutting?
Our sources don't list White Perfection as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
