Decorative Dahlia 'Contessa'

Dahlia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dahlia (DAHL-ya)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Danger
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Herbaceous
Smooth
Flower Size
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
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
Regional

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

Issaquah, Washington

Menasha, Wisconsin

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Issaquah, WA (Zone 7a) | June 2007 | positive

Contessa was a big box garden center find years ago. It remains one of my favorite dahlias for robust red-orange color, velvety petals, ...Read More

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