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Dahlia 'Heatwave'

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Dahlia (DAHL-ya) (Info)
Cultivar: Heatwave

Section:
Unknown - Tell us

Flower Size:
Medium - 6 to 8 inches (150 to 200 mm) diameter

Bloom Color:
Yellow
Red, Dark Red
Variegated

Pruning:
Unknown - Tell us

Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

By JamesCO
Thumbnail #1 of Dahlia  by JamesCO

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive JamesCO On Nov 9, 2005, JamesCO from Grand Junction, CO
(Zone 7a) wrote:

This Dahlia blooms like mad- providing the cutflower garden with a constant supply to harmonize with both true reds and yellows. Long Stems. Cool weather brings on more red streaks, an occasional red petal. Strong Grower resistant to mildew.



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