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Asteraceae
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
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage
Herbaceous
Bloom Color
Purple, Wine, Violet
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
Ball
Flower Size
Small - 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) diameter
Pruning
Do not disbud
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
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
Unknown - Tell us
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Blodgett, Oregon
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