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Dahlia merckii
Merck Dahlia
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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Watering every day results in shallow roots.
Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).