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Dwarf Dahlia 'Diablo Mix'

Dahlia

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Dahlia (DAHL-ya)

Info

Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Danger

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Foliage

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Other details

Full Sun

Propagation Methods

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Seed Collecting

Rose/Mauve

Scarlet (dark red)

Orange

Pale Yellow

Lavender

White/Near White

Soil pH requirements

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Patent Information

Herbaceous

Smooth

Section

Unknown - Tell us

Flower Size

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Pruning

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Bulbs

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cincinnati, Ohio

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govgeeks

Cincinnati, OH | July 2006 | positive

Very happy with this little fellow. Quite compact but full of color. Purchased at a nursery when it was already potted up, I am going t...Read More

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