Friday, April 30, 2010

Day Of The Dahlia

Dahlia 'Harlequin'
Dahlia
Type Perennial
Hardy range 8A to 11
Height 8" to 24" / 20cm to 60cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Full sun
Persistence Deciduous

Bloom Color Orange and yellow
Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

Environment This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture Notes North of zone 8 tubers must be lifted and stored during the winter. When dividing the tuber a piece of the old stem must be attached to the tuber.





Dahlia 'Paratola Sunrise'
Dahlia
Type Annual
Height 12" to 6' / 30cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color Orange and yellow
Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

Environment This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green


Culture Notes The height of this plant ranges from 1 foot for dwarf species to over 6 feet for the giants. Consult your nursery for the specifics. Dahlias have long bloom periods if spent blooms are removed regularly.




Dahlia 'Red Riding Hood'
Dahlia

Type Annual
Height 12" to 6' / 30cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color Red
Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.


Environment This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture NotesThe height of this plant ranges from 1 foot for dwarf species to over 6 feet for the giants. Consult your nursery for the specifics. Dahlias have long bloom periods if spent blooms are removed regularly.




Dahlia 'Border Princess'
Dahlia

Type Perennial
Hardy range 9A to 11
Height 12" to 6' / 30cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color Yellow
Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

EnvironmentThis plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green


Culture NotesThe height of this plant ranges from 1 foot for dwarf species to over 6 feet for the giants. Consult your nursery for the specifics. Dahlias have long bloom periods if spent blooms are removed regularly.



Dahlia 'Elise Huston'
Dahlia
Type Annual
Height 12" to 6' / 30cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color Pink
Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

EnvironmentThis plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture NotesThe height of this plant ranges from 1 foot for dwarf species to over 6 feet for the giants. Consult your nursery for the specifics. Dahlias have long bloom periods if spent blooms are removed regularly.





Dahlia 'Ferncliff Flamingo'
Dahlia
Type Annual
Height 12" to 6' / 30cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color Pink
Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

EnvironmentThis plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green



Culture NotesThe height of this plant ranges from 1 foot for dwarf species to over 6 feet for the giants. Consult your nursery for the specifics. Dahlias have long bloom periods if spent blooms are removed regularly.


Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'
Dahlia
Type Perennial
Hardy range 9A to 11
Height 12" to 6' / 30cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color Red
Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

Environment This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture Notes The height of this plant ranges from 1 foot for dwarf species to over 6 feet for the giants. Consult your nursery for the specifics. Dahlias have long bloom periods if spent blooms are removed regularly.


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