Dahlia ‘Purple Gem’ Cactus Dahlia Bulb

Plant Dahlia ‘Purple Gem’ early spring, and in midsummer to late fall, typically to first frost, it blooms in masses of 5-inch cactus-shaped fully double flowers with pointed and rolled petals in a shimmery shade of magenta purple. Borne on long, sturdy burgundy stems, the highly decorative blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden and make excellent cut flowers.

A Dahlia hybrid, commonly called dahlia, ‘Purple Gem’ is a clump-forming perennial with an upright habit. Dahlia is a great container and garden plant, nice in beds and the middle of the border. It makes a stunning specimen but is shown to best effect when planted in masses or groups of 5.

Dahlia grows best in sunny locations with fertile, humus-rich, well-draining soil, protected from strong winds. ‘Purple Gem’ is heat tolerant, but some light afternoon shade may be beneficial in hot summer climates. The plant tolerates clay, loam, an