Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Dahlia (DAHL-ya) (Info)
Cultivar: Taratahi Ruby
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Waterlily
Flower Size:
Small - 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) diameter
Bloom Color:
Red, Dark Red
Pruning:
Disbud
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Foliage:
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:
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Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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