Formal Decorative Dahlia 'Mystery Day'

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)
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
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
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Bloom Time
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Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Full Sun
Propagation Methods
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Seed Collecting
Fuchsia (red-purple)
White/Near White
Soil pH requirements
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
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
Bulbs
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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
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)
Decorative
Fruit Shape
Medium - 6 to 8 inches (150 to 200 mm) diameter
Fruit Size
White
Purple, Wine, Violet
Bicolor
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:

Red Bay, Alabama

Buckeye, Arizona

Saint David, Arizona

Malvern, Arkansas

Lakewood, California

Oakhurst, California

Bartow, Florida

Pinellas Park, Florida

Lexington, Kentucky

Worcester, Massachusetts

Gladwin, Michigan

Harrison, Michigan

Williamsburg, Michigan

Florence, Mississippi

Blair, Nebraska

Trenton, New Jersey

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Lynchburg, Ohio

Mentor, Ohio

Springfield, Ohio

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Knoxville, Tennessee

Moscow, Tennessee

Fritch, Texas

Greenville, Texas

Kermit, Texas

Richardson, Texas

Tyler, Texas(2 reports)

GRAPEVIEW, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Menasha, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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A
sonora, IA | November 2014 | positive

This plant is beau'tiful really love it

G
Gladwin, MI (Zone 5a) | December 2008 | positive

this is not a 'dinner plate dahlia' for me either but it is definately a keeper for my garden.

B
Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | December 2005 | positive

Not quite to what I would call dinnerplate size, but very nice color.

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M
Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | August 2002 | neutral

In warmer climates you maybe able to leave the tubers in the ground with heavy mulch. But for me in Zone 6 I have to dig the tubers befor...Read More

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