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Dahlia 'Margaret Improved'

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Dahlia (DAHL-ya) (Info)
Cultivar: Margaret Improved
Additional cultivar information: (PP14202, Royal Dahlietta™ Series)
Hybridized by Gitzels; Year of Registration or Introduction: 2002

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3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Section:
Miscellaneous

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

Bloom Color:
Yellow

Pruning:
Unknown - Tell us

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Patented

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
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive DeeSteveH On May 24, 2003, DeeSteveH from Gretna, VA (Zone 7a) wrote:

Absolutely love this beauty at the front of my flower bed. Alternated with its cousin Connie which is RED. Both have bloomed since planting in early April. Pinching off blooms promotes new blooms.

Regional...

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

Marbury, Alabama
Cypress, Texas



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