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Dahlia 'Taratahi Ruby'

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

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Section:
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:
Unknown - Tell us

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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1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive RosinaBloom On Jan 24, 2013, RosinaBloom from Waihi
New Zealand wrote:

'Taratahi Ruby' was raised in New Zealand, and the Royal Horticulture Society have given it their prestigious Award of Merit.

Regional...

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

Issaquah, Washington
Menasha, Wisconsin



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