Northwest Blooms · Dahlias
Dahlia 'Bee-Yond'
Bee-Yond Dahlia
- Height
- 3 feet
- Form
- Collarette
- Bloom size
- Small (4 inches)
- Flower color
- Raspberry with light pink edges and white collar
- Days to maturity
- 80 to 100 days
- Light
- Full Sun
- Plant spacing
- 12-18 inches
About this plant
Dahlia 'Bee-Yond' produces 4-inch collarette blooms with deep raspberry outer petals delicately edged in light pink. A distinctive inner collar of slender white petaloids, brushed and streaked with fuchsia and pink, surrounds the prominent golden-yellow center. The open flower form provides easy access for pollinators. Blooming begins in midsummer and continues through autumn until the first frosts.
Introduced by Dutch breeder Aad Geerlings, 'Bee-Yond' combines intricate coloring with a compact, floriferous habit. Its open-centered flowers make it especially suited to pollinator gardens, while its colorful blooms also work beautifully in mixed borders, cottage gardens, containers, and cutting gardens. Slender stems and contrasting colors add interest to informal floral arrangements.
Planting & care
Growing beautiful dahlias starts with thoughtful planting and care. A sunny location, well-draining soil, and consistent attention throughout the growing season help plants develop abundant flowers. Regular watering and feeding encourage healthy growth, while mulch helps conserve moisture. Removing spent flowers keeps plants blooming freely from summer into fall.
