Dahlias and Companion Plants – White Theme

Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders, Fall Borders

Border ideas, Perennial Planting, Perennial combination, Fall Borders, Summer Borders, Dahlia My Love, Dahlia Honka, Dahlia Verda, Agastache Alba, Lobularia, Phlox David, Veronicastrum Album

Injecting color, drama and late-summer fireworks in the garden, dahlias look fabulous on their own or combined with other plants. Many are graceful and integrate well into most borders, creating appealing planting combinations and providing interest from mid-summer until the first frost.

To help you plan your summer or early fall garden, here is a plant combination, in the shade of white, which includes 3 fantastic Dahlias, ‘My Love’, ‘Honka White’ and ‘Verda’.

They are interplanted with easy growing plants such as Agastache rugosa F. albiflora (Korean Mint), Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’ (Japanese Anemone), Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Sonata White’, Lobularia ‘Snow Crystals’ (Sweet Alyssum), Phlox paniculata ‘David’ (Garden Phlox) and Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Album’ (Culver’s Root).

Most plants make excellent fresh-cut flowers that can be pleasantly enjoyed at home!

Garden Information

Hardiness	5 - 8
Heat Zones	5 - 8
Exposure	Full Sun
Season of Interest	Summer (Mid, Late), Fall
Maintenance	Average
Water Needs	Average
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Soil pH	Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Attracts	Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas	Beds And Borders
Garden Styles	City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden

Plants In This Garden

Dahlia 'My Love'

Dahlia ‘My Love’ mesmerizes with its elegant, pure white semi-cactus blooms, gracefully unfurling in a spiky yet refined display. Towering at 48 inches (120 cm), it creates a stunning visual impact with its lush 6-inch flowers (15 cm). Perfect for adding a touch of classic sophistication to gardens and bouquets, this semi-cactus dahlia captivates with its pristine beauty and robust, eye-catching presence from mid-summer until the first frost.

Hardiness	8 - 11
Plant type	Bulbs, Perennials
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Summer (Mid, Late), Fall
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Showy
Attracts	Butterflies, Bees

Dahlia 'Verda'

Dahlia ‘Verda’ is a breathtaking beauty which displays sparkling white blossoms radiating out from greenish yellow centers.

Hardiness	8 - 11
Plant type	Bulbs, Perennials
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Summer (Mid, Late), Fall
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Showy
Attracts	Butterflies

Dahlia 'Honka White'

Dahlia ‘Honka White’ mesmerizes with its star-like, pristine white blooms, creating a serene and elegant display. Standing 36 inches tall (90 cm), this orchid dahlia flourishes from midsummer to frost, offering an extended season of beauty. Perfect for garden beds, containers, and elegant floral arrangements, its unique flowers and moderate size make it a standout addition to any garden or bouquet.

Hardiness	8 - 11
Plant type	Bulbs, Perennials
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Summer (Mid, Late), Fall
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Attracts	Butterflies, Bees

Agastache rugosa f. albiflora (Korean Mint)

Adding lovely vertical lines to the garden, Agastache rugosa f. albiflora (Korean Mint) is a compact and bushy, upright herbaceous perennial with aromatic, light green, oval to lance-shaped leaves. From mid-summer to early fall, it produces ravishing spikes of creamy-white flowers held over the foliage mound.

Hardiness	5 - 9
Plant type	Perennials
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Summer (Mid, Late), Fall
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Soil Type	Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance	Drought, Deer, Rabbit
Attracts	Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' (Japanese Anemone)

A must-have in the late-season garden! Award-winner Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’ is a lovely, compact, Japanese Anemone hybrid cultivar exhibiting slightly cupped, pure white flowers with contrasting yellow stamens

Hardiness	4 - 8
Plant type	Perennials
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Seasons	Summer (Late), Fall
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Soil Type	Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance	Deer, Salt, Rabbit, Wet Soil
Attracts	Butterflies, Bees

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sonata White'

Compact and uniform, award-winner Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Sonata White’ is a dwarf, bushy, half-hardy annual boasting masses of single, pure white flowers, up to 3 in. (7cm), with golden centers. Blooming for months from early summer to fall, the ravishing blossoms are borne atop sturdy stems and float above the fine, feathery foliage.

Hardiness	2 - 11
Plant type	Annuals
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Soil Type	Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Attracts	Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Phlox paniculata 'David' (Garden Phlox)

Vigorous and free-flowering, Phlox paniculata ‘David’ features fragrant, pure white flowers, densely arranged in pyramidal clusters atop upright, sturdy stems which seldom need staking.

Hardiness	4 - 8
Plant type	Perennials
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Seasons	Summer (Mid, Late)
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Soil Type	Chalk, Clay, Loam
Soil Ph	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance	Deer, Clay Soil
Attracts	Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Lobularia 'Snow Crystals' (Sweet Alyssum)

Drought tolerant, this sweet but vigorous little plant produces a profusion of delightfully scented, large, pure white flowers that will quickly cover your beds and borders with a sea of white flowers that will beautifully mix with your other annuals or perennials

Hardiness	2 - 11
Plant type	Annuals
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height	6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm)
Spread	10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm)
Soil Type	Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Well-Drained
Characteristics	Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance	Drought, Dry Soil
Attracts	Butterflies, Bees, Birds

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album' (Culver's Root)

Extremely showy, Veronicastrum virginicum’ displays eye-catching spikes of densely-clustered, tiny, pure white flowers with pink-flushed bases and pink anthers, from midsummer to early fall. With a candelabra look, these attractive inflorescences are nicely complemented by lanceolate, dark-green leaves that are arranged in whorls around the stem. Providing interesting vertical height in the garden, this plant is deer resistant, attracts scores of butterflies, and is highly prized for its cut flowers

Hardiness	3 - 8
Plant type	Perennials
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Summer (Mid, Late), Fall
Height	4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm)
Spread	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Soil Type	Clay, Loam
Soil Ph	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance	Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil, Wet Soil
Attracts	Bees, Butterflies

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Agastache (Hyssop) Dahlia Cosmos Anemone Veronicastrum (Culver's Root) Phlox Lobularia (Sweet Alyssum)

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Alternative Plants to Consider

Dahlia ‘Eveline’

Gaura lindheimeri (White Gaura)

Anemone x hybrida ‘Whirlwind’ (Japanese Anemone)

Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ (Smooth Hydrangea)

While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.