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Dahlia 'Honka'

Dahlia 'Honka' Photo/Illustration: Daryl Beyers



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Dahlia 'Honka' DAL-ee-ah Genus: Dahlia
Reminiscent of a kid's drawing of a star, 'Honka' possesses a similarly cheery, simple charm. With a light fragrance, unusual among dahlias, 'Honka' brings a subtle show to the late-summer border. Flowers held on sturdy stems hover above the plant and combine well when positioned alongside taller perennials with dark foliage for a backdrop. Its medium height eliminates the need for staking and assigns 'Honka' a place right where it looks best—in the front portions of a border.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Simple, pale yellow, spidery flowers. Lightly fragrant. Doesn't need staking.
 Care: Provide full sun, except in the South, where some shade is preferred, and well-drained soil. Pinching off the first flower bud promotes a bushier plant. Deadhead regularly.
 Propagation: Division in spring is preferred. Use a sharp knife to sever tubers ensuring that each division has at least one eye
 Problems: Slugs, snails, rabbits, earwigs, aphids.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Fragrant Flowers; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Yellow Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower
Style Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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