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Lilac Time

The lavender heirloom growers pass down like a family recipe.

Lilac Time dahlia bloom in soft lavender with blue undertone

Olaf Leillinger / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.5

Formal Decorative · 6–8"LavenderTorrance/Hopkins (1939)United Kingdom

Lilac Time was bred in United Kingdom by Torrance/Hopkins in 1939. Soft lavender blooms carry a blue undercurrent that shifts with afternoon light, turning beds into watercolor washes. Sported from the 1929 purple heirloom Thomas A. Lilac Time is a formal decorative dahlia that opens 6–8" blooms in lavender.

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Specifications

Physical

Form
Formal Decorative
Bloom class
B6–8"
Bloom size
6–8"(15.2–20.3 cm)
Plant height
42–48"

Color

Color
Lavender
Pattern
Solid
Tags
lavendervioletsoft purpleorchidamethystpastel purple

Growing context

Flowering season
Mid season
Cut flower
✓ Yes
Stem length
40"

Provenance

1939
United Kingdom
Breeder
Torrance/Hopkins

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ideal for

HobbyistsFlorists

About Lilac Time

A pre-war dahlia with more than 87 years of continuous catalogue history.

Growing Lilac Time

Stake early, before heavy heads break a stem in August wind. Pinch the growing tip at the fourth leaf pair to multiply side shoots and keep new buds forming through frost. Watch for powdery mildew on lower leaves since the Thomas Edison line tends to hold humidity in its foliage. Feed with a bloom-booster fertilizer once buds set, and you will see a steadier cadence of flowers instead of one big flush.

Spacing
Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
Staking
Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind

Frequently asked questions

How tall does Lilac Time dahlia grow?

Lilac Time reaches 42–48" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.

When does Lilac Time dahlia bloom?

Lilac Time is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.

Is Lilac Time dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — Lilac Time is well suited for cutting, with approximately 5-day vase life. Stems typically reach about 40″.

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