Botanical Name: Dahlia merckii
Common Name: Bedding dahlia Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character deciduous tuber Habit of Growth: Overall Shape bushy upright perennial/tuberous rooted plant with dense foliage and upright flower stems; widely varied color combinations Height 1-3' Spread 1-3' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun to partial shade Soil prefers a loose, well-drained soil Hardiness hardy, all zones Morphology: Leaves pinnately compound; leaves 12" long; leaflets elliptical dark green, to 3" long Flowers head to 2" across; usually full, almost globular, 2-10 on each peduncle; purple, yellow, orange, red, white, etc. Fruit small, ovate achenes Propagation: seed, division Usage: medium to large bedding plant for filler or facer; good in perennial borders, raised beds and containers; often used in cottage gardens Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering during growing season Fertilizing slow-relase fertilizer at planting time; yearly low N Pruning cut back foliage in winter after yellowing and die-back Pests/Diseases powdery mildew, corn borer Special Conditions/Other can be lifted and divided in winter if desired Origin: Mexico/Columbia Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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