Decorative Dwarf Dahlia 'Connie Improved'

Dahlia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dahlia (DAHL-ya)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Sun to Partial Shade
Propagation Methods
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Seed Collecting
Red
Soil pH requirements
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Patent Information
Herbaceous
Flower Size
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Pruning
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Patented
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Miscellaneous
Fruit Shape
Miniature - up to 4 inches (100 mm) diameter
Fruit Size
Yellow
Red, Dark Red
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Chowchilla, California

Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Appleton, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Sugar Land, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2009 | neutral

Will this plant be able to handle the heat of a Houston, TX garden...perhaps in part sun? I am looking for a plant with 'Connie' in the ...Read More

B
Appleton, WI | September 2004 | positive

Purchased one plant with a couple of blooms. About two weeks after planting, my dog broke it off about 1" above ground. It was at approx ...Read More

D
Gretna, VA (Zone 7a) | May 2003 | positive

Absolutely love this beauty at the front of my flower bed. Alternated with its cousin Margaret which is YELLOW. Both have bloomed since p...Read More

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