Dahlia Blue Bayou - Common name: Powder Puff Dahlia, Anemone Dahlia - A center pouf of shorter burgundy-purple frilly petals is encircled by a skirt of lavender-pink with blue undertones. The prolific 4" blooms of Dahlia Blue Bayou continuously open all …

These 4" blooms have a bluish lavender outer petal, and the pincushion center is a darker purple. Outstanding color with dark stems and lush foliage make this anemone variety a real eye catcher and a nice addition to the garden. The plant grows to 4'.

Finding dahlias in a true purple can be tricky, but Blue Bayou Dahlias provide not only a robust purple flower, but also a unique texture that is a delight. The plant produces nice tall flowers, which are good for cuttings and the anemone flower adds a …

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter and general purpose fertiliser, in full sun. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushy plants and stake (see staking perennials). Water freely in dry periods. Lift and store tubers in autumn to replant or use as a source of cuttings in spring. See dahlia cultivation.

Buy Dahlia 'Blue Bayou' from Sarah Raven: Sarah came across this dahlia in the wonderful De Boschhoeve Dutch garden. A truly beautiful and nectar-rich variety.

Anemone Dahlia Blue Bayou is an attractive free flowering dahlia which will attract pollinators to the garden. Single flowered dahlias look wonderful mixed with grasses and hardy perennial plants. Delivery: From mid Feb

Medium-size plants are topped with rich dark purple flowers that fade to lilac over time. The center of the bloom is filled with dense, quill-like purple-magenta petals. Dahlias don’t unfurl much once they’ve been harvested so it’s important to not pick them too early. Harvest when blooms are three-quarters of the way open, but not overly ripe.

Plant database entry for Dahlia 'Blue Bayou' with 19 images and 26 data details.

Blue Bayou is an Anemone type Dahlia. It has light pink outer petals with a mass of deep purplish pink inner tubular florets. This exquisite combination of colour and form is ideal for containers and it is an excellent border variety.