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Informal Decorative Dahlia 'Ferncliff Illusion'

Dahlia

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Dahlia (DAHL-ya)

Info

Synonym

Hybridized

Jack

Registered or introduced

1994

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Danger

N/A

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

Non-patented

Section

Decorative

Flower Size

Large - 8 to 10 inches (200 to 250 mm) diameter

Pruning

Disbud

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

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:

Sacramento, California

Vancouver, Washington

Menasha, Wisconsin

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grannymarsh

Marquette, MI (Zone 5a) | August 2006 | neutral

8" ID Pure white with lavender tips. . 5' Beautiful flower

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