{"title":"Annual Dahlia","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eGenus: Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"431\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)\u003cbr data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dahlia\u003cbr data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central America, particularly Mexico and Guatemala\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eDahlias\u003c\/strong\u003e are tuberous-rooted perennials grown for their spectacular flowers, which can range from \u003cstrong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"600\"\u003epetite pompons to dinner-plate-sized giants\u003c\/strong\u003e, with forms including cactus, ball, anemone, collarette, and decorative. The blooms come in \u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"716\"\u003enearly every colour\u003c\/strong\u003e except true blue and appear in profusion from \u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"786\"\u003emid-summer to frost\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a rich burst of colour when many other plants are fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"986\"\u003ePlants range in size from compact dwarf varieties under 30 cm to towering giants over 1.5 metres tall, depending on the cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eDahlias grow best in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003erich, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. They benefit from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eregular feeding and watering\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially during their peak bloom time. Taller varieties should be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003estaked\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent flopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eIn Canadian climates, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003etubers must be lifted\u003c\/strong\u003e in the fall and stored indoors over winter, as they are not frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eDahlias are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eprized cut flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, lasting well in vases and available in an incredible array of colours and textures for floral design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eThey’re a favourite among pollinators, especially open-centred varieties that allow easy access to pollen and nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eThe dahlia is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003enational flower of Mexico\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it has a long history of cultivation and cultural importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eEach flower form has its own fan following—gardeners often collect them like baseball cards!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/annual-dahlia.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}