Dahlia
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Dahlia spp., commonly known as dahlia, is a flowering perennial prized for its large, showy blooms and wide range of vibrant colors. Available in shades of red, pink, yellow, orange, white, purple, and bi-colors, dahlias provide continuous color from summer through fall and make excellent additions to garden beds, borders, containers, and cut flower gardens.
Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained; water deeply during dry periods
• Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering
• Fertilizer: Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season to promote blooming
Attributes
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Plant TypeTuberous perennial
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USDA Zone8 - 11
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OriginMexico and Central America
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ToxicityToxic to dogs and cats if ingested
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Mature Height1-6 ft
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Mature Width1-3 ft
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Soil PreferenceRich, well-drained soil
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Spacing18-24 in
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Growth RateFast
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Critter ResistantNo
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Salt ToleranceLow
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Cold ToleranceLow
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FloweringYes
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Bloom PeriodSummer through fall
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Flower ColorPink | Purple | Red | Pink | Yellow | Orange | White
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Stem ColorGreen
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Foliage ColorGreen




