Dahlia hybrids

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Garden Dahlia

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Dahlia is a cute herbaceous tuberous perennial, which can grow up to 6' tall and up to 3' wide. It prefers sunny to part shady, moist, well-drained , organic rich, light loamy soil. It blooms in summer and in fall and could have purple, pink, yellow, red or white flowers. Since it grows upright, you may have to stake it. Plant in window boxes, containers or use for cut flowers, borders or for specimen plants. Pinch the shoots to promote dense growth.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.