Dahlia
Dahlia
DAY-lee-uh
Annuals: Basket/Container Plant
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
Dahlias have an compact, upright habit, that come from tissue-cultured stock for a more disease-free uniform plant. Sizes vary. Flowers are single or double. Plant in landscapes or containers. Generally grown as an annual but tubers can be dug up after the first frost and stored over the winter.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Early Summer - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
2–3 ft
Form
Double
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Filler
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Long blooming
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Adaptable
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH may cause iron chlorosis
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring Division