PlantFiles: Dahlia
Dahlia 'Fire Magic'

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

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Section:
Miscellaneous

Flower Size:
Medium - 6 to 8 inches (150 to 200 mm) diameter
Small - 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) diameter

Bloom Color:
Flame
Pink
Blends

Pruning:
Disbud

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

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

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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