Dahlia 'Brigitta Alida'

Brigitta Alida Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata ‘Brigitta Alida’) captures attention with its large, fully double blooms in luminous lavender-purple highlighted by delicate silvery undertones. The slightly curved petals form a perfectly symmetrical, refined flower that stands out beautifully against dense, dark green foliage. From July until the first frost, this spectacular variety produces an abundance of elegant blooms, bringing softness, colour, and sophistication to summer gardens. Reaching 90 to 110 cm (35 to 43 in) tall, it makes a striking statement in garden beds. Not hardy in Canada, it is typically grown as an annual, although its tubers can be lifted and stored indoors over winter.

Plant the tuber in spring after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has thoroughly warmed, approximately 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5 in) deep. Choose a location in full sun with rich, loose, humus-rich, well-drained soil, spacing plants 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in) apart. Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture without allowing the soil to become waterlogged. Feed every two to three weeks with a fertilizer high in potassium to encourage abundant flowering. Remove spent blooms regularly to promote continuous bud production. In autumn, lift the tubers before hard frost and store them in a cool, dry, frost-free location until spring.

Brigitta Alida Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata ‘Brigitta Alida’) is perfect for elegant garden beds, flowering borders, large containers, and cut flower gardens. Its soft lavender and silvery tones pair beautifully with salvias, cosmos, Verbena bonariensis, and ornamental grasses to create romantic, sophisticated plantings. Its long stems and outstanding vase life make it a favourite for premium floral arrangements. When fully open, the flowers attract bees, butterflies, and many other pollinating insects. The petals of untreated plants may also be used with care as an edible garnish for selected desserts.