Formal Decorative Dahlia
Dahlia 'Candy Cane'

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

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Danger

Unknown

Foliage

Herbaceous
Smooth

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

Unknown

Section

Decorative

Flower Size

Small - 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) diameter

Bloom Color

White
Red, Dark Red
Bicolor

Pruning

Disbud

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