Semi-Cactus Dahlia
Dahlia 'American Dream'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dahlia (DAHL-ya)
Cultivar: American Dream

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage

Herbaceous

Other details

Unknown

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

Non-patented

Section

Semi-Cactus

Flower Size

Medium - 6 to 8 inches (150 to 200 mm) diameter

Bloom Color

Pink
Variegated

Pruning

Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

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