Dwarf, Miniature Anemone Flowered Dahlia 'Toto'
Dahlia
| Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Dahlia (DAHL-ya) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Toto |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Petite Toto) |
| Hybridized | by Unknown |
| Registered or introduced: | 1967 |
Section:
Anemone
Flower Size:
Miniature - up to 4 inches (100 mm) diameter
Bloom Color:
White
Yellow
Bicolor
Pruning:
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
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
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Cambridge, Vermont
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jun 13, 2007, Junctioncats from Cambridge, VT (Zone 4a) wrote: The tubers this plant produces are relatively small and care must be taken so that they survive winter storage. But believe me, this flower is worth the extra care! I've had a lot of people see this flower and comment, "its so cute!". I have about 60 Dahlia plants planted right now, and plan on increasing next summer to around 90! For people to notice a tiny Dahlia next to the Dinner Plates is amazing! |
