However, introducing other plants to the beds and borders you aregrowing dahliasadds visual depth and textural interest.
When deciding what works well as dahlia companion plants, select species that do well in the same conditions.
Here are 15sun-loving speciesthat work well as dahlia companion plants
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Both can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zone 8 and continue flowering until the first frost.
Bee Balms
The spiky blooms of native North American bee balm offset the rounded blooms of dahlias.
Heleniums
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Consider combining daisy-like heleniums in the middle of your flower bed with a tall dahlia key in behind them.
Both blooms look great and last a long time in a vase.
That means theyre a good fit for planting in borders alongside dahlias, which appreciate even moisture.
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Because snapdragons are early-season bloomers, it also means youll have color in your yard for longer.
Both love rich soils and consistent moisturejust ensure your dahlias dont shade your sun-loving tomato vines.
Sweet alyssum is also an excellentcontainer spiller plantin contrast to dahlia thrillers.
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