Pronunciation: DAHL-ya
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivar: Pink Attraction
Common Name: Dahlia
Plant Type:
- annual
- bulb, tuber, corm
- perennial
Height to: 36"
Width to: 24-30"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 20 to 10ºF ZONE 8
- 30 to 20ºF ZONE 9
- 40 to 30ºF ZONE 10
Bloom Description: Decorative 6" Pink bloom with yellow/cream center
Bloom Season:
- late spring
- early summer
- mid summer
- late summer
- early autumn
Sun Exposure:
Soil Type: slightly acidic to neutral
Toxic:
Plant Perks:
- Cut Flower
- Easy to Grow/Ideal for Children
Pests and Diseases: Powdery mildew and slugs
Propagation: By dividing tubers
Native to: Mexico
Notes: Dahlia’s can be grown as an annual in most zones or they can be dug, overwintered, and replanted in the spring. All dahlias should be staked if they are 30" or taller or if the bloom is 6" or larger.
Submitted by: cocoajuno
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