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Semi-Cactus Dahlia 'Magic Moment'

Dahlia

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Dahlia (DAHL-ya)
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Synonym
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Bloom Color
White
Lilac, Lavender, Mauve
Other Details
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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

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Section
Semi-Cactus
Flower Size
Medium - 6 to 8 inches (150 to 200 mm) diameter
Pruning

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Foliage Color

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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:

Issaquah, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Menasha, Wisconsin

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bigcityal
Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | September 2007 | positive

I like this flower. Nice medium size. White with lavender tips that fade with age.

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mystic
Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | September 2007 | neutral

Awarded the ADS, Stanley Johnson medal.

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