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Dahlia 'Hamilton Lillian'

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Dahlia (DAHL-ya) (Info)
Cultivar: Hamilton Lillian
Hybridized by Hamilton; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1986

Section:
Decorative

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

Bloom Color:
Orange
Blends

Pruning:
Unknown - Tell us

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

Spacing:
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)

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

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By Poochella
Thumbnail #1 of Dahlia  by Poochella

Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral mystic On Sep 8, 2007, mystic from Ewing, KY
(Zone 6a) wrote:

Awarded the ADS, Derrill W. Hart medal, Lynn B. Dudley medal and the Stanley Johnson medal.

Positive Poochella On Jun 23, 2007, Poochella from Issaquah, WA
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Beautiful form and color. A member of the Fab 50 top winning dahlias in the USA. Nice sturdy bush and good stems support the lovely blooms.

Regional...

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

Issaquah, Washington



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