Decorative Dahlia
Dahlia 'Vancouver'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dahlia (DAHL-ya)
Cultivar: Vancouver
Hybridized by Van Wijk 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

Other details

Unknown

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

Bloom Color

White
Purple, Wine, Violet

Pruning

Do not disbud

Foliage Color

Unknown

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