Dahlia 'Mystic Illusion'

Dahlia ‘Mystic Illusion’ is a striking dahlia variety known for its bright yellow, single-petaled flowers that contrast beautifully against its deep purple-black foliage. This combination creates a dramatic effect in gardens and containers. The plant has a compact, upright habit and continuously produces blooms from summer to frost. It is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Grow Zone

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11 (Perennial in warm climates)

• Can be grown as an annual in Zones 3-7 (dig up tubers in fall to overwinter)

Height & Width

• Height: 24-36 Inches

• Width: 18-24 Inches

Uses

• Pollinator gardens, attracting bees and butterflies

• Borders and flower beds for continuous summer color

• Containers and patio gardens for a striking contrast

• Cut flower gardens, providing long-lasting blooms

• Mixed plantings, pairing well with grasses and other vibrant flowers

Native Range

Dahlias are native to Mexico and Central America, where they thrive in warm, sunny conditions with well-draining soil.

Growing Requirements

Light

• Prefers full sun (at least 6-8 hours per day) for the best flowering performance

Soil

• Well-draining, rich, loamy soil

• Prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.5-7.0)

• Mulching helps retain moisture and regulate temperature

Watering

• Water regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not soggy

• Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal issues

Fertilization

• Feed with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season

• Too much nitrogen can encourage foliage growth over flowers

Pruning & Maintenance

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering

• PInching young plants helps create a fuller, bushier habit

• In cold climates (Zones 3-7), dig up tubers in fall and store them in a cool, dry place until spring

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 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.

State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.