Star Elite Cactus Dahlia
Brighten your garden with the 'Star Elite' Cactus Dahlia, a stunning variety featuring unique cactus-form petals. Its captivating two-tone blooms transition from sweet pink tips to sunny yellow centers, offering vibrant color from summer until the first fall frost. Growing up to 42 inches tall with a 24-inch spread, this dahlia boasts strong, bushy green foliage, making it an excellent choice for garden beds or large containers. These flowers are also perfect for cutting and attract beautiful butterflies and pollinators.
$17.32
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
2942
/ 3268
#2942 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
Mature Height
3042
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Striking Visual Texture
- Superior Cut Flower
- Late-Season Color Boost
Who should skip it
- Requires Annual Lifting and Storage
- Needs Structural Support
- High Pest and Disease Susceptibility
Key Specs
Mature Height
30-42 inches
Width
24 inches
Flower Size
6 inches
Growing Zones
3-10
Perennial/Annual
Perennial in zones 8-10, Annual in zones 3-7
Planting Time
Spring / Summer
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average
Features
- Striking two-tone pink and yellow blooms
- Unique cactus-form petal structure
- Excellent for cut flowers
- Attracts butterflies and pollinators
- Vibrant color lasts until first frost
- Suitable for beds or containers
- Easy to grow in sunny locations
- Strong, bushy green foliage
What customers say
Enthusiasm centers on the spectacular aesthetic payoff of the Star Elite Cactus Dahlia. Successful blooms are consistently praised for their impressive size, vibrant color, and striking, spiky petal structure, often described as garden showstoppers. This dramatic flair makes it a sought after variety. However, reviews reflect a moderate risk due to inconsistent tuber viability upon arrival, leading to planting failures for some customers. Despite these initial hurdles, those who achieve successful growth find the resulting flowers are absolutely worth the effort and investment. The visual reward strongly reinforces the perceived value of this unique dahlia.
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