Cut flower
Dahlia (Collarette)
Dahlia × hybrida (Collarette)
Single petals with a ruffled inner collar — pollinator-friendly dahlia.
Full sun
Regular
Rich, well-drained
Medium
Yes
Ornamental
Perennial
Half-hardy
10 L
25 cm
Cut flower
Dahlia
Differing dahlia types minimize competitive resource overlap and encourage balanced pest-predator ecosystems.
Flower
Verbena bonariensis
Verbena bonariensis attracts hoverflies that prey on aphids and spider mites threatening dahlias.
Flower
Salvia 'Amistad'
Salvia 'Amistad' attracts hummingbirds and bees pollinating collarette dahlias while its taller growth provides afternoon shade in hot climates.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
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