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Formal Decorative Dahlia 'Candy Cane'

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

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Bloom Color

White

Red, Dark Red

Bicolor

Other Details

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Section

Decorative

Flower Size

Small - 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 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:

San Leandro, California

Vancouver, Washington

Menasha, Wisconsin

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bigcityal

Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | October 2007 | positive

Decent little flower, no problems.

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