Family: Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Dahlia (DAHL-ya) Cultivar: Bishop's Children
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Height 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)36-48 in. (90-120 cm) Danger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedFoliage HerbaceousSmooth Other details UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; sow indoors before last frost Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsN/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-patentedSection SingleFlower Size Small - 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) diameterMiniature - up to 4 inches (100 mm) diameter Bloom Color WhiteYellow Bronze Flame Red, Dark Red Pink Purple, Wine, Violet Bicolor Pruning Do not disbudFoliage Color Dark/BlackBloom Characteristics Flowers are good for drying and preservingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterWhere to Grow Can be grown as an annual |