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Miniature Ball Dahlia 'Sunny Boy'

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
Hybridized
Schwieters
Registered or introduced
1987
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Bloom Color
Yellow
Orange
Red, Dark Red
Bicolor
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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)
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Section
Ball
Flower Size
Miniature - up to 4 inches (100 mm) diameter
Pruning
Disbud
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
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