Dahlia 'Fenna Baaij' is an elegant anemone-flowered dahlia grown for its soft lilac-pink petals and distinctive powderpuff centre dusted with gold.

The flowers bring texture and gentle colour to borders and containers throughout summer and into autumn.

• Height: 80–100cm
• Spread: 45–60cm
• Flower colour: lilac pink with golden centre
• Flowering time: July to October
• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil

About Dahlia 'Fenna Baaij'

Dahlia 'Fenna Baaij' belongs to the anemone-flowered group of dahlias. These varieties have a ring of outer petals surrounding a dense central cluster of tubular florets.

The soft lilac-pink outer petals frame a raised centre that appears almost like a cushion. This creates strong texture and makes the flowers stand out in mixed planting.

The blooms appear continuously from midsummer until the first autumn frosts when plants are regularly deadheaded.

This variety also works well as a cut flower, holding well in arrangements.

Benefits for UK Wildlife

Anemone-flowered dahlias are useful plants for pollinators.

• Open flower centres provide pollen for bees
• Attracts butterflies and other visiting insects
• Long flowering season supports pollinators from summer into autumn

Plant in groups to create a stronger food source for pollinating insects.

Where to Grow Dahlia 'Fenna Baaij'

• Sunny garden borders
• Mixed perennial beds
• Cut flower gardens
• Patio containers
• Cottage garden planting

The soft colour pairs well with ornamental grasses such as pennisetum and miscanthus, or with airy perennials.

Planting Tips

• Plant tubers in spring after the risk of frost.
• Choose a sunny, sheltered location.
• Plant tubers about 10–15cm deep.
• Space plants around 45–60cm apart.
• Use fertile soil with good drainage.
• Stake taller plants if needed.
• Remove faded flowers to extend blooming.

In colder areas or heavy soils, lift tubers after the first frost and store them in a cool, dry place. In milder areas with free-draining soil, they can remain in the ground with a thick mulch.

Why Grow Dahlia 'Fenna Baaij'

• Distinctive anemone-style flowers
• Soft lilac-pink petals with golden centre
• Long flowering season from summer to autumn
• Excellent cut flowers
• Attractive to bees and pollinating insects

If you want a dahlia with texture and long-lasting colour, Dahlia 'Fenna Baaij' offers elegant blooms that bring interest to borders and containers all summer.