City Lights™ Golden Yellow Dahlia

City Lights™ Golden Yellow is an upright, dark-leaved dahlia selected for bright yellow flowers and a compact garden habit. Ball lists a height and spread of 12 to 14 inches, full-sun exposure, medium water, and flowers from spring through autumn. ## Garden use Place this dahlia near a path, in the front half of a sunny border, or in a container where its saturated yellow blooms contrast with dark foliage. The [Ball Seed plant profile](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo?phid=021708422002203) confirms the City Lights™ series, upright habit, dimensions, light, water, and flowering season. Its companion [Selecta datasheet](https://www.selectanorthamerica.com/utility/DataSheetPDF.aspx?pagename=printerfriendlyplantinfo.aspx&txtphid=021708422002203) repeats the compact size and sun exposure. ## Growing conditions Set plants out only after the soil warms, then water consistently while avoiding saturated roots. Dahlias are frost-tender; in cold regions they are usually grown as seasonal bedding plants or lifted after frost for winter storage. The [patent record for selection KLEDH18122](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP32447) identifies its yellow flowers and supports the cultivar code associated with this trade selection. ## Maintenance Remove faded blooms during the season to encourage more flowers. Check containers regularly in hot weather and support stems if they begin to lean.