Introduce bold colour and elegance to your garden with Dahlia Mignon ‘Blue Bayou’, a distinctive variety featuring rich purple-pink outer petals and a dramatic deep purple centre. Its open-centred, anemone-like blooms attract pollinators, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Perfect for borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements, this dahlia blooms continuously from mid-summer until the first frost, adding vibrancy and charm to any outdoor space.
Planting & Care
Planting Time: Spring after the last frost
Depth & Spacing: Plant tubers 10-15cm (4-6 inches) deep, eyes facing upwards, and 25-40cm (10-16 inches) apart
Position: Full sun in fertile, well-drained soil
Flowering Period: Mid-summer to first frost
Height & Spread: 50-80cm tall, spread 30-50cm
Care Tips:
✅ Water regularly and feed throughout the growing season
✅ Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
✅ Ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens, as it attracts bees and butterflies
✅ In colder regions, lift and store tubers over winter
With its vibrant two-tone petals and open-centred design, Dahlia ‘Blue Bayou’ is a perfect choice for adding a modern, eye-catching element to your garden. Whether planted in borders, patio pots, or floral arrangements, this variety guarantees a long-lasting display of striking beauty.