Data specific to Dahlias (Edit)
Size: Giant (AA): over 10 inches in diameter.
Form: Straight Cactus (C)
Color: Bicolor (BI)
Dark Red (DR)
Red (R)
White (W)

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 36-48 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Creamy white base, orange-red stripes and a yellow heart.
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
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

Common names
  • Dahlia

Plant Events from our members
dnrevel On June 4, 2024 Transplanted
Planted in newest 2nd Johnson dahlia garden. More details to be added.
dnrevel On April 26, 2024 Obtained plant
Obtained tuber from Laura at Dahlia Divas tag & bag. New to me 2024.
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