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Dahlia 'Color Spectacle'


Pronunciation: DAHL-ya
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivar: Color Spectacle
Common Name: Dahlia
Plant Type:
  • annual
  • bulb, tuber, corm
  • perennial

Height to: 4'
Width to: 2-3'
USDA Hardiness Zones:
  • 20 to 10ºF ZONE 8
  • 30 to 20ºF ZONE 9
  • 40 to 30ºF ZONE 10

Bloom Description: Semi Cactus 8-10" bloom orange with white tips
Bloom Season:
  • mid spring
  • late spring
  • early summer
  • mid summer
  • late summer

Sun Exposure:
  • full sun
  • part sun

Soil Type: slightly acidic to neutral
Toxic:
  • Yes

Plant Perks:
  • Cut Flower
  • Easy to Grow/Ideal for Children

Pests and Diseases: Powdery mildew. Slugs
Propagation: By dividing tubers
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.


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