Dahlia X hybrida
Dahlia (assorted)
Description
This perennial can grow up to 5' tall and produces full, large blooms that do well in the sun or light shade.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Purple, Red, Yellow, White
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Meadow
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Foundation, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, 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.