Dahlia x hybrida

Scientific Name: Dahlia x hybrida 

Common Name: Dahlia

Exposure: Full sun

Blooming Time: Summer to fall

Bloom Duration: Several weeks

Fragrance: Typically no noticeable fragrance

Plant Growing Habit: Upright, bushy

Characteristics: The Dahlia is a striking variety prized for its vibrant pink flowers and vigorous growth habit. It produces large, showy blooms with petals arranged in a classic dahlia form.

Spacing: Plant tubers approximately 12 to 18 inches apart to allow for adequate spacing and airflow.

Height: Typically grows 24 to 36 inches tall

Width: Spreads 12 to 24 inches wide

Maintenance Requirements: Dahlias require regular maintenance to thrive. Plant tubers in well-drained soil in full sun. Water deeply and regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering to prevent tuber rot. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming. Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer to encourage healthy growth and flowering. Stake taller varieties to support heavy blooms. Dig up tubers in fall after the first frost and store them in a cool, dry place for winter.

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