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Heirloom Dahlia, Semi Cactus Dahlia 'Andries' Orange'

Dahlia

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Family

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

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Genus

Dahlia (DAHL-ya)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Danger

24-36 in. (60-90 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

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Other details

Full Sun

Propagation Methods

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Seed Collecting

Scarlet (dark red)

Bright Yellow

Soil pH requirements

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Patent Information

Herbaceous

Section

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Bulbs

Regional

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

Corvallis, Oregon

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dahlia_fanatic

Corvallis, OR | August 2009 | positive

This old dahlia is both simple and beautiful. Easy to grow with lots of blooms, it does require supports to grow properly. Like many ol...Read More

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