Dahlia - Impression Famoso

Dahlia – Impression Famoso

Add cheerful charm and pollinator-friendly beauty to your garden with Dahlia Impression Famoso. This delightful variety features open-centered blooms with soft rosy-pink petals surrounding a bright golden-yellow center. The simple, daisy-like flower form gives the plant a natural cottage-garden look while making it especially attractive to bees and butterflies.

Impression Famoso dahlias bloom abundantly throughout the season, producing many flowers on compact, bushy plants. The vibrant blossoms appear from mid-summer until the first frost, bringing continuous color to borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. Their bright centers and gentle pink petals also make them a lovely addition to small floral arrangements.

Plant Details

Plant Type: Flowering Bulb (Tuber)
Flower Color: Rosy pink petals with bright yellow center
Bloom Size: Small to medium open-centered blooms
Plant Height: 16–24 inches
Bloom Time: Mid-summer to first frost
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Uses: Garden beds, borders, containers, pollinator gardens, and cut flower arrangements

Growing Instructions for Zone 3b

Dahlias are not winter hardy in colder climates and should be planted after the danger of frost has passed. In Zone 3b, tubers must be lifted and stored indoors during winter.

Planting Time
Plant tubers outdoors in late spring once the final frost has passed and soil temperatures reach about 60°F (15–16°C).

Location
Choose a location that receives 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily with rich, well-drained soil.

Planting Depth

• Dig a hole 4–6 inches deep.
• Place the tuber horizontally with the growing eye facing upward.
• Cover with soil and water lightly.

Spacing
Space plants 12–18 inches apart to allow proper airflow and room for compact growth.

Watering
Water lightly after planting. Once shoots appear, maintain consistent moisture while avoiding waterlogged soil.

Fertilizing
Apply a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during the growing season to support healthy growth and abundant flowering.

Support
Most plants remain compact, but light staking may help support stems in windy areas.

Overwintering in Zone 3b

• After the first frost blackens the foliage, cut stems back to 4–6 inches.
• Carefully dig up the tubers and allow them to dry for several days.
• Store in peat moss, sawdust, or vermiculite in a cool, dry, frost-free location (40–50°F) until spring.

With proper care, Impression Famoso Dahlias will produce months of bright, pollinator-friendly blooms that add charm, color, and life to summer gardens.