Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dahlia (DAHL-ya)
Synonym
Hybridized
Van Wijk
Registered or introduced
1999
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Bloom Color
White
Purple, Wine, Violet
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
Non-patented
Section
Decorative
Miscellaneous
Flower Size
Medium - 6 to 8 inches (150 to 200 mm) diameter
Pruning
Do not disbud
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Regional

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

Arlington, Massachusetts

Manchester, New Hampshire

Denville, New Jersey

Southold, New York

Canton, Ohio

Cathan, Washington

John Sam Lake, Washington

North Marysville, Washington

Poulsbo, Washington

Priest Point, Washington

Shaker Church, Washington

Stimson Crossing, Washington

Weallup Lake, Washington

Menasha, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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M
Haslett, MI | February 2014 | negative

While the blossom is attractive and interesting, the stems are often twisted and bent and not suitable for cutting. The plants like to t...Read More

B
Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | October 2006 | positive

This flower does seem to change color with the weather as the purple and whites can vary during the season. It is a large flower that get...Read More

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