Dahlia 'Honka': Star-Shaped, Fragrant Yellow Blooms, No Staking Needed

'Honka' is a uniquely charming dahlia with simple, eight-petaled, star-shaped, pale yellow flowers that are lightly fragrant—rare for dahlias. Its sturdy stems hold flowers well above the foliage, no staking required. Perfect for the front of the border alongside taller, dark-leaved companions.

Culture & Care

• Light: Full sun (part shade in hot South).
• Soil: Well-drained.
• Maintenance: Pinch first bud; deadhead regularly.
• Propagation: Spring tuber division.

Potential Pests

Slugs, snails, rabbits, earwigs, aphids.

At a Glance