Mystic Illusion
Sunshine blooms above the darkest leaves in the garden.
Also known as: Knockout
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Bright lemon yellow flowers open against foliage so dark it looks painted. The contrast stops people mid-path. Bred in Auckland by Dr. Keith Hammett, it flowers from midsummer straight through to frost without stopping. This is the dahlia that earns a second look every single time.
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Physical
- Form
- Single
- Bloom class
- Munder 4"
- Bloom size
- 2.4–3.1"(6.0–8.0 cm)
- Plant height
- 18–36"
Color
- Color
- Yellow
- Pattern
- Solid
- Tags
- yellowlemondark foliagenear-black foliage
Growing context
- Flowering season
- All season
- Cut flower
- ✓ Yes
Provenance
- 2008
- New Zealand
- Breeder
- Dr. Keith Hammett
- Introducer
- PlantHaven International
- RHS registration
- 281566
Awards & Recognition
- ★RHS Award of Garden Merit
How to Grow It
Plant in full sun after your last frost, in well-draining soil. No staking needed. It holds itself upright and branches freely. Deadhead regularly and your stems will keep coming all season. In zones 8 and above you can leave tubers in the ground over winter. In colder zones, lift after the first frost and store somewhere cool and dark.