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Dahlia 'Sir Alf Ramsey'

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Dahlia (DAHL-ya) (Info)
Cultivar: Sir Alf Ramsey
Hybridized by Cleaver; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1999

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3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Section:
Decorative

Flower Size:
Giant - over 10 inches (250 mm) diameter

Bloom Color:
White
Lilac, Lavender, Mauve
Blends

Pruning:
Disbud

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

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

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth-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

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

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

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

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

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1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive bigcityal On Oct 5, 2007, bigcityal from Menasha, WI (Zone 5a) wrote:

Very nice dahlia with huge flowers and strong stems.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

San Leandro, California
Menasha, Wisconsin



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