Data specific to Dahlias (Edit)
Form: Formal Decorative (FD)
Color: Orange (OR)
Pink (PK)
Year Introduced: 1969
Country of Origin: Holland

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 36-40 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Tuber
Uses: Cut Flower
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Other: Propagate by taking cuttings of newly emerged shoots
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Dahlia
  • Decorative Dahlia

Photo Gallery
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Date: August 5, 2023
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Date: Aug 29, 2023
More mature tuber, bigger plant & bloom

photo credit: Cillas
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Date: Aug 7, 2023

Photo Courtesy of Longfield Gardens. Used with Permission
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Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy

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