Dahlia merckii |
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Dahlia |
Description
Dahlia is a cute herbaceous tuberous perennial, which can grow up to 6' tall and up to 3' wide. It prefers sunny to part shady, moist, well-drained , organic rich, light loamy soil. It blooms in summer and in fall and could have purple, pink, yellow, red or white flowers. Since it grows upright, you may have to stake it. Plant in window boxes, containers or use for cut flowers, borders or for specimen plants. Pinch the shoots to promote dense growth.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.