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Dahlia

Huge, long-lasting blooms on vigorous plants attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Excellent cut flower. Perfect for garden's edge, in containers and window boxes, or cut flower arrangements. Prefers rich, well-drained soil and full sun.

Companion Plants

Begonia

Petunia

Snapdragon

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Dahlia

  • Botanical name

    Dahlia pinnata

  • Variety

    Melody Dixie

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual.

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    18-36" (46-91 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    2-3 times per week

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Pinch back for fuller appearance

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Owen P.'s collection
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