Star's Favorite Dahlia

Dahlia ‘Star’s Favorite’ is a cactus-form dahlia with fully double flowers that blend pink and ivory in a pointed-petal silhouette. It blooms from July until frost, giving sunny borders and large containers a long late-season display. ## Garden profile The exact-cultivar profiles from [Gardenia](https://www.gardenia.net/plant/dahlia-stars-favorite) and [A.D.R. Bulbs](https://www.adrbulbs.com/flowerbulbs/Dahlia-Cactus-Stars-Favorite) describe pink-to-ivory flowers and a cactus form. Gardenia reports blooms 6–8 inches across, recommends full sun or light shade in hot regions, and describes flowering from July to frost. A.D.R. Bulbs notes that the stems stay upright in rain and recommends consistent moisture in well-drained soil. The long season and distinctive flowers suit a mixed border or a generous patio container where the blooms can be seen closely. ## Maintenance Plant in a sunny site, providing light afternoon shade where summer heat is intense. Keep the soil evenly moist but well drained, and water during dry weather. Remove faded flowers to encourage continued bloom. In regions with cold winters, lift the tubers after frost damages the foliage and store them cool and dry until spring. The named profiles differ on mature size and USDA hardiness zone, so no single size range or zone is stated here.