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

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