Dahlia - Poeme
Best choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, butterfly-attracting cut flowers.
Discover the Dahlia 'Poeme,' a captivating perennial that adds dramatic flair to your garden. Its rich, bronzed foliage provides a stunning backdrop for salmon and apricot blooms, each centered with a dark bronze eye. This prolific bloomer graces your garden from summer through fall, attracting beautiful butterflies. 'Poeme' thrives in full sun and is an excellent choice for creating vibrant cut flower arrangements, bringing lasting beauty indoors.
$23.96
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 3088
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Life Cycle
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Cottage gardeners seeking soft, romantic floral aesthetics
- Gardeners wanting vibrant color throughout the late season
- Floral designers needing reliable, long-lasting stems for arrangements
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in cold climates wanting low-maintenance perennial bulbs
- Busy homeowners looking for hands-off, set-and-forget garden plants
- Beginners wanting plants that do not require constant pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Bronzed foliage and apricot blooms create a high-contrast garden focal point.
Bloom Longevity
Consistent flowering from summer through fall ensures a long-lasting garden display.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably attracts butterflies to enhance your local garden ecosystem.
Floral Utility
Sturdy stems and vibrant colors make these ideal for indoor arrangements.
Maintenance Ease
Requires moderate watering and well-drained soil for optimal health.
Growth Versatility
Best suited for warmer climates within zones eight through eleven.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Moderate
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Summer to Fall
Growth Habit
Mounding
Mature Height
42 inches
Mature Spread
21 inches
Pollinator Attractor
Butterflies
Features
- Dramatic dark bronzed foliage
- Salmon and apricot blooms
- Attracts butterflies
- Blooms summer to fall
- Excellent for cut flowers
- Perennial life cycle
- Thrives in full sun
What customers say
Customers express overwhelming satisfaction with the Dahlia Poeme, focusing primarily on its exceptional quality and stunning aesthetic. Reviewers consistently praise the large, healthy tubers, which result in vigorous growth and prolific blooming. The blooms themselves are highly sought after for their unique, romantic coloring—a delicate blend of soft apricot, blush pink, and creamy peach. Gardeners find the strong stems excellent for cutting. While the price is premium, the consensus is that the reliable performance and breathtaking beauty fully justify the investment. This variety is highly recommended for its dependable results and high impact in any garden setting.
Know before you buy
This variety thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil to prevent tuber rot. Ensure your planting site receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily for the best bloom production.
You can expect 'Poeme' to reach a mature height of 36 to 48 inches. Given its mounding habit, it works well as a mid-to-back border plant where its height can be fully appreciated.
Dahlias are tender perennials. If you live in a region colder than zone 8, you can still enjoy them by digging up the tubers in the fall after the first frost and storing them in a cool, dry place over winter to replant in the spring.
For optimal growth and air circulation, space your tubers 18 to 24 inches apart. This spacing accounts for their mature spread and helps prevent foliage diseases.
Yes, 'Poeme' is an excellent choice for cut flowers. For the longest vase life, cut the stems early in the morning when the blooms are fully hydrated and place them immediately into clean water.
Dahlias have moderate water requirements. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the peak of summer heat, to support their prolific blooming cycle.
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