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Dahlia 'Alloway Candy'

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Dahlia (DAHL-ya) (Info)
Cultivar: Alloway Candy
Hybridized by Stitt; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1970

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Section:
Star/Stellar

Flower Size:
Small - 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) diameter

Bloom Color:
Pink

Pruning:
Do not disbud

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

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

Foliage:
Herbaceous
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)

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
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Poochella On Dec 2, 2005, Poochella from Issaquah, WA (Zone 7a) wrote:

Alloway Candy is a beautiful stellar form dahlia with crisp edges to the petals. Shows in a medium pink with white, great stems, plenty of blooms and a lovely cut flower.

Regional...

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

Marquette, Michigan
Issaquah, Washington



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