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Ball Dahlia 'Nijinsky'

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
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Danger

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Foliage
Herbaceous
Bloom Color
Purple, Wine, Violet
Other Details
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
Ball
Flower Size
Small - 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) diameter
Pruning
Do not 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

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Regional

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

Blodgett, Oregon

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