Semi-Cactus Dahlia
Dahlia 'Worton Blue Streak'

<h1>Semi-Cactus Dahlia<br><i>Dahlia</i> 'Worton Blue Streak'</h1>

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                            <b>Family: Asteraceae</b>
                                    (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)<br>
                                                        <b>Genus: <i>Dahlia</i></b>
                                    (DAHL-ya)<br>
                                        
            
                            <b>Cultivar: Worton Blue Streak</b><br>
            
                            Additional cultivar information: (aka Worton Bluestreak)<br> 
                        
                            Hybridized by Lewis
                        
                            1975<br>
                        
            
                        
                        
                        
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                                                        <P><B>Height</B></P>
                                                                        36-48 in. (90-120 cm)<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Spacing</B></P>
                                                                        18-24 in. (45-60 cm)<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Danger</B></P>
                                                                        Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Foliage</B></P>
                                                                        Herbaceous<BR>
                                                                                                Smooth<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Other details</B></P>
                                                                        Unknown
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                                                        <P><B>Propagation Methods</B></P>
                                                                        By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)<BR>
                                                                                                From herbaceous stem cuttings<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Seed Collecting</B></P>
                                                                        Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry<BR>
                                                                                                Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds<BR>
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                                                                                            <P><B>Soil pH requirements</B></P>
                                                                        6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)<BR>
                                                                                                6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Patent Information</B></P>
                                                                        Unknown
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Section</B></P>
                                                                        Semi-Cactus<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Flower Size</B></P>
                                                                        Small - 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) diameter<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Bloom Color</B></P>
                                                                        Lilac, Lavender, Mauve<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Pruning</B></P>
                                                                        Disbud<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Foliage Color</B></P>
                                                                        Unknown
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Bloom Characteristics</B></P>
                                                                        Flowers are good for cutting<BR>
                                                                                                This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Water Requirements</B></P>
                                                                        Average Water Needs;  Water regularly; do not overwater<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Where to Grow</B></P>
                                                                        Can be grown as an annual<BR>
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