Data specific to Dahlias (Edit)
Size: Small (BB): over 4 to 6 inches in diameter.
Form: Semi-Cactus (SC)
Color: White (W)
Year Introduced: 1969
Country of Origin: Holland
Hybridizer or Originator: Van Veelen
ADS Classification Code: 3201

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 3 to 4 feet
Plant Spread: 18 to 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Tuber
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Other: Propagate by taking cuttings of newly emerged shoots
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Cactus Dahlia
  • Dahlia

Photo Gallery
Location: Little garden of Big Dreams, Dayton KY
Location: Little garden of Big Dreams, Dayton KY
Location: Nora's Garden - Castlegar, B.C. 
Date: 2015-09-09
 12:14 pm. One blossom lasts a long time.
Location: Nora's Garden - Castlegar, B.C. 
Date: 2014-09-22
 4:39 pm. Makes a lovely, long blooming clump of blossoms.

photo credit: Cillas
Location: Switzerland, in our garden - photo by Sharlene Sutter
Date: 2022-07-30
Location: Nora's Garden - Castlegar, B.C. 
Date: 20174-07-22
 11:53 am. A good name for a trustworthy Dahlia.
Location: -Tasmania 2014
Date: 2022-12-23

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy

Date: 2011-09-20
Courtesy Alpha Dahlias
  • Uploaded by vic

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy
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Lilydaydreamer On April 18, 2016 Obtained plant
budded out one clump tuber at least 2 eyes
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