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Dahlia merckii

Merck Dahlia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This Dahlia is a beautiful perennial tuber that can grow up to 6' tall and 3' wide. It makes for great cut flowers or in containers or borders. This Dahlia can be found in a range of colors such as Purple, pink, yellow, orange, red or white. Deadhead to promote more blooms, from summer through fall.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.