Data specific to Dahlias (Edit)
Size: Medium (B): over 6 to 8 inches in diameter.
Form: Semi-Cactus (SC)
Color: Light Blend (LB)
Year Introduced: 2006
Country of Origin: UK
Hybridizer or Originator: Pennington

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 3 - 4 feet
Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Peachy pink
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Fall
Underground structures: Tuber
Uses: Cut Flower
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
  • Dahlia

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Location: Halls of Heddon nursery, Northumberland UK
Date: 2022-10-08
Location: Halls of Heddon nursery Northumberland England UK 
Date: 2022-09-23
Dahlia 'Ruskin Michelle'

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