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Dahlia 'Mary Evelyn'

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

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Section:
Collerette

Flower Size:
Miniature - up to 4 inches (100 mm) diameter

Bloom Color:
Red, Dark Red
Pink
Bicolor

Pruning:
Disbud

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 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
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

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

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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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

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

'Mary Evelyn' - a Novelty collarette dahlia - has its origins in South Africa. It flowers right through summer, and its claret blooms with their white through to pale pink collars brighten border gardens, beds and planter boxes and pots.
they do best in full sun and part shade.



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