Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Dahlia (DAHL-ya) (Info)
Cultivar: Sweetheart
Section:
Collerette
Decorative
Single
Small
Flower Size:
Miniature - up to 4 inches (100 mm) diameter
Bloom Color:
White
Yellow
Red, Dark Red
Bicolor
Pruning:
Unknown - Tell us
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Blue-Green
Smooth-Textured
Rubbery-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From bulbils
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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