Formal Decorative Dahlia 'Mystery Day'

Dahlia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dahlia (DAHL-ya)
Synonym
Hybridized
Lans
Registered or introduced
1994
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Bloom Color
White
Purple, Wine, Violet
Bicolor
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
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Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Section
Decorative
Flower Size
Medium - 6 to 8 inches (150 to 200 mm) diameter
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
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Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Flower Type
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Foliage Habit
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Awards (if applicable)
Category
Bulbs
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Pruning Instructions
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Propagation
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Red Bay, Alabama

Buckeye, Arizona

Saint David, Arizona

Malvern, Arkansas

Lakewood, California

Oakhurst, California

Bartow, Florida

Pinellas Park, Florida

Lexington, Kentucky

Worcester, Massachusetts

Gladwin, Michigan

Harrison, Michigan

Williamsburg, Michigan

Florence, Mississippi

Blair, Nebraska

Trenton, New Jersey

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Lynchburg, Ohio

Mentor, Ohio

Springfield, Ohio

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Knoxville, Tennessee

Moscow, Tennessee

Fritch, Texas

Greenville, Texas

Kermit, Texas

Richardson, Texas

Tyler, Texas(2 reports)

GRAPEVIEW, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Menasha, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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A
sonora, IA | November 2014 | positive

This plant is beau'tiful really love it

G
Gladwin, MI (Zone 5a) | December 2008 | positive

this is not a 'dinner plate dahlia' for me either but it is definately a keeper for my garden.

B
Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | December 2005 | positive

Not quite to what I would call dinnerplate size, but very nice color.

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | August 2002 | neutral

In warmer climates you maybe able to leave the tubers in the ground with heavy mulch. But for me in Zone 6 I have to dig the tubers befor...Read More

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