Collarette Dahlia 'Bumble Rumble'

Dahlia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dahlia (DAHL-ya)
Synonym
Hybridized
Gitts
Registered or introduced
2001
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Bloom Color
White
Purple, Wine, Violet
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Section
Collerette
Flower Size
Miniature - up to 4 inches (100 mm) diameter
Pruning
Do not disbud
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Regional

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

Ramona, California

San Francisco, California

Stanford, California

Atlanta, Georgia

Dearborn, Michigan

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Buffalo, New York

Corvallis, Oregon

Vancouver, Washington(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Blue Hill, ME (Zone 5b) | September 2013 | positive

Holy smokes! In our Atlanta garden this rainy, rainy summer, Bumble Rumble, a new addition, has grown to seven feet tall. So tall, in fac...Read More

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Buffalo, NY | November 2005 | positive

Absolutely stunning flower. Gets lots of attention and tubers form readily.

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Stanford, CA (Zone 9b) | June 2005 | positive

Bumble Rumble is the earliest dahlia in my garden. It grows very fast in the spring so watch to make sure you catch it in time for pinch...Read More

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