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Dahlia 'Redskin'

Dahliavariabilis

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Dahlia (DAHL-ya)
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Species
variabilis (var-ee-AH-bil-iss)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Danger
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Foliage
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color

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Other Details
Other details
Full Sun
Propagation Methods
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Seed Collecting
Rose/Mauve
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Pale Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
Soil pH requirements
Late Summer/Early Fall
Patent Information
Herbaceous
Section

Unknown - Tell us

Flower Size
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
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
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Regional

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

Summerville, South Carolina

Salt Lake City, Utah

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West Valley City, UT (Zone 6b) | June 2007 | positive

I bought these plants live in a six-pack from a local nursery. They thrived in the hot summer sun and produced blooms in various colors: ...Read More

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