Dwarf Dahlia
Dahlia 'Diablo Mix'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dahlia (DAHL-ya)
Cultivar: Diablo Mix

Height

Spacing

Danger

Foliage

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)

Other details

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting

Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Pale Yellow
Lavender
White/Near White

Soil pH requirements

Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Patent Information

Smooth

Section

Flower Size

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

Bloom Color

Pruning

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Sun Exposure

Fruit Shape
Miniature - up to 4 inches (100 mm) diameter

Fruit Size
Orange
Red, Dark Red
Lilac, Lavender, Mauve

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Hardiness

Bloom Time

Plant Size (check one)

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

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Category

Growth Habit

Class

Bloom Shape

Habit

Other Details

Pruning Instructions

Kernel Color

Division

Flower Habit

Bloom Size

Color Pattern

Group

Pruning Groups

Bloom Diameter

Heat (Pungency)
Anemone
Small

Fruit Color
Disbud

Size/Type

Flower Characteristics

Leaf Shape/Type

Leaf Texture

Propagation

Pollination

Bearing Habit

Rootstock Vigor

Fruit Usage

Classification
Burgundy/Maroon