Dahlia merckii
Merck Dahlia
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:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.