Cactus Dahlia: Summer Bulb Of The Year!
Dahlias are the favorite of many gardeners – and no wonder. These exciting flowers are available in a wide range of bright colors. Actually, no other garden flowers can match their range of colors and sizes!
Dahlias are the favorite of many gardeners – and no wonder. These exciting flowers are available in a wide range of bright colors. Actually, no other garden flowers can match their range of colors and sizes!
Requirements
Hardiness | 8 – 11 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 11 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Dahlia |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 1' – 4' (30cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18″ – 24″ (45cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |